An angry dolphin is suspected of biting numerous swimmers in the Japanese city of Fukui, prompting authorities to issue a warning.
The mammal has bitten at least 10 people, prompting the Fukui municipal government to install a device that emits ultrasonic frequencies to prevent it from approaching the coast.
Fukui prefectural police have also warned swimmers not to pet the animal and warned of “potentially serious injuries”.
The responsible species has not been identified, (AP)
“Dolphins are often considered friendly, but if you approach wild dolphins carelessly, you could be bitten and injured,” says one Twitter post.
“If you find one, don’t go near it.”
Police continued to cite the case of a man who was bitten on the hand on Sunday.
An official from the tourism promotion department told AFP they believe the attacks are the work of a single animal, which was first seen on a different beach in April.
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“We understand that there are certain parts of the body where dolphins don’t like to be touched, such as the tip of the nose and the back fin,” said Masaki Yasui.
“We let visitors see the dolphin from afar if they find it.”