We seem to have a connection with these wonderful creatures. I thought some of you might like to see this story, reported on the BBC News Website today:


"A group of swimmers has told how a pod of dolphins protected them from a great white shark off New Zealand's coast.

The lifeguards were training at a beach near Whangarei on the North Island when they were menaced by a 3-metre shark, before the dolphins raced in to help. The swimmers were surrounded by the dolphins for 40 minutes before they were able to make it safely back to the beach. Marine biologists say such altruistic behaviour is not uncommon in dolphins.

Lifeguard Rob Howes was in the water with two colleagues and his teenage daughter. It was an uncomfortable experience, as they were circled by a great white shark, which came within a couple of metres. He said around half a dozen dolphins suddenly appeared and herded the swimmers together. The mammals swam in tight circles to create a defensive barrier as the great white lurked under the surface.

The swimmers said the dolphins were extremely agitated and repeatedly slapped the water with their tails, presumably to try to deter the predator as it cruised nearby.

The drama happened in New Zealand three weeks ago, but only now are the lifeguards telling their story. It is a day they will never forget, especially for one of the swimmers, who was on her first day as a volunteer. They have no doubt that the dolphins acted deliberately to protect them.

Researchers have said they are not surprised. A marine biologist insisted that dolphins, which are considered to be one of the most intelligent mammals, "like to help the helpless".

I read abt that story it makes you think abt connecting souls

AndGodCreatedMe said:

girl, you're on the same wavelength as me ... that's exactly what I was thinking.

Reincarnate said:

It's funny how or names together makes you think

Reincarnate said:

That is such a wonderfull story, it just gave me chills

Reincarnate said:

wow

I have read this before, really is facinating that an animal would interact in this way. Like a dog protecting a child in the family for example like it is one of the pack. But here the dolphins display the same insticts without knowing the people. That Shark must have been giving off serious signals someone would have been dinner for sure. Dolphins, indeed rule the sea. Nice Post thanks

Where I come from we think Dolphins are corny

the pink ones are my favorite ... amazing creatures with sacred powers ... if we are open to the sharing

Reincarnate said:

OMG I watched a live interview with this guy this morning!! ...all I can say is dolphins - gotta love them

I have to say, I honestly feel a little guilty about eating a dolphin steak last weekend...

Dolphin is probably my favorite umm...creature

I dove several times with them, and I can honestly say from experience, that it seems like they can read your mind, and can easily figure your character out and act accordingly.
They're very friendly and playful. OK, I want a live dolphin from my secret santa With a pool to keep him in, of course

I don't have anything with creatures of the ocean. They don't even taste good.

damosuzuki said:

perhaps it was the common dolphin "fish" steak ...

not dolphin as in this story

2 different creatures ...

This is such a lovely story...I thought about it before I went to sleep last night
One of my hopes is to dive with dolphins one day.

REDBABY said:

Yes, I think dolphins are one of God's cornier creations, but also one of the more kinky. whispers...Can you imagine...naked dolphins!!!

applekisses said:

You're always invited here I have a cousin who works at the Dolphin riff here.

JoweeCoco said:

mrdespues said:

Didn't anyone else dream of killing "Flipper" when they were younger?

With his fucking, "clickety click!"s.

TheFrog said:

Cloudbuster said:

You wanted to fuck Flipper?

That's eeeeevil.

I just wanted to torture, jerk off over its face, and then murder it. But some people are just plain bad.

TheFrog said:

We'll share him.

Cloudbuster said:

Both our fantasies fulfilled at the same time!

Flipper won't be "clickety click"ing for much longer. I hate that fucking dolphin.

TheFrog said:

I think you need medical help.

Cloudbuster said:

I think you need to dress up as Flipper.

TheFrog said:

I've got a date!

pervy people dating dolphins! just stop that nonsense and keep your equipment inside the wetsuit where it belongs!


i love their smiles. i always figured they're probably more intelligent than humans. fortunately for us they haven't figured out that we're the next global extinction event. when they do they'll be tugging swimmers out to sea and leaving them there. .. ..

Dolphins are one of my favorites!! One day I want to go swim with them. J0ey made this picture for me and I love it, its got my face in the clouds!