IFAW‘s marine mammal rescue team faced their largest challenge yet on June 28th, responding to a massive dolphin stranding off Cape Cod. What initially began as a report of 10 dolphins quickly escalated to over 125 stranded in Wellfleet’s Herring River ‘Gut’. Despite the daunting numbers, the team, supported by 70 volunteers and several organisations, tirelessly worked to save as many dolphins as possible. Efforts continued as dolphins were guided out of shallow waters and monitored for their safety. Tragically, some dolphins could not be saved, but many were successfully returned to the open sea. The team’s dedication, coupled with community support, underscores IFAW’s commitment to marine life conservation.