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A? breathtaking view beholds the shores of Louisiana’s river. Spectators spotted a pink dolphin that was gracefully swimming along Texas shores and it was utterly a stunning sighting. These captivating creatures, also referred to as pink river dolphins, possess a distinctive allure and are exclusively found in the pristine freshwater habitats of Latin America.

The awe-inspiring encounter was witnessed by a resident of Houston, who not only had the privilege of observing the dolphin in its natural habitat but also generously shared a mesmerizing video of the encounter within a fishing community on Facebook. The video was an instant hit, as locals speculated that the animal was a rare pink dolphin spotted previously on the Texas shores as well.

Peculiar view of a strange dolphin in River Louisiana

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An enchanting pink river Dolphin made last week’s Wednesday indelible. It graced the vicinity of Old River Pass near Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Apparently, Thurman Gustin, a resident who was engaged in his own fishing activities along the river, was amazed to spot this unique water creature delighting in the tranquil waters. As the elegant presence of this remarkable pink creature was gracefully navigating the currents. Eager to share the awe-inspiring encounter, Gustin took a video capturing the majestic scene, which he promptly shared on a Facebook group dedicated to fishing enthusiasts.

The footage depicted the rare pink river dolphin serenely swimming near Gustin’s boat, not far from the picturesque Texas shoreline of the river. While talking about the rare spotting, Gustin in an interview with Fox stated, “I stopped and started recording on my phone. I have never seen anything like it and just wanted to save the memories.” Furthermore, the Houston man also claims to have spotted two of these unique animals in the water.

According to a charity dedicated to dolphins and whale conservation, the dolphin can belong to either the albino bottlenose species found in the fresh waters of South America or the Pacific humpback dolphin, both of which are rare to be found near such waters. Yet, many people still suggest that it was a dolphin named, ?Pinky,? after its colour. As ?Pinky? had been spotted several times before in Louisiana waters. Recognized by her red eyes, a boat captain, Erik Rue was the first person to catch sight of Pinky in the Calcasieu River of Louisiana in 2007. And they are usually recognized by her red eyes.

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“Pinky,” the dolphin

Gustan posted the picture of the unique creature on social media, and it went viral with more than 200 locals commenting on it. The Facebook post speculated that the mammal was the Dolphin which was named after her color, Pinky. A dolphin who has lived in the inner coats of Charles Lake for more than a decade and is frequently spotted near the Texas shoreline. National Geographic reports that Pinky might have a rare genetic disorder, albinism, resulting in her red-colored eyes and blood vessels.

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The locals observed that the second dolphin shares some similar physical characteristics with Pinky, such as its pinkish hue and red eyes. They speculate that these two might have a familial connection, suggesting that it might be her baby. Since 2007, Pinky the Dolphin, with her rare glimpses, has taken the internet by storm several times. And now, with her offspring swimming in the water, these rare pink dolphins might just become a part of Loisana?s aquatic life forever.

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