Migrants in Ceuta Face Backlash Over Alleged Baby Dolphin Attack on Beach

Migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta were captured on video striking a young dolphin, allegedly killing it, during a beach celebration.

Footage posted online appears to show a group of men and boys lifting what seems to be a baby bottlenose dolphin calf over their heads while onlookers cheer. According to reports, the calf swam too close to shore, prompting the group to drag it from El Trampolin beach.

Local residents were reportedly outraged by the incident and attempted to intervene, leading to a confrontation with the group.

A video that appears to show migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta holding a dolphin that reportedly died after being beaten has angered local residents. (Getty Images)

According to eyewitness accounts, one of the men struck the dolphin with a stick, inflicting a fatal injury. In the video, some individuals can be heard shouting “no,” while others appear to be cheering. Still others seemed concerned about the animal’s treatment.

Eventually, someone retrieved the animal and returned it to the water. The incident has sparked widespread outrage among Ceuta residents.

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“On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, a disoriented dolphin calf swimming near the shore at Trampolin Beach in Ceuta was brutally pulled from the water,” Nadia Garcia Gomez wrote in a social media post announcing a petition calling for the perpetrators to be arrested. “Eyewitnesses and local media reported that the animal was handled as an object and violently struck on the head with a stick, causing its immediate death.”

Migrants from Morocco poured into Spain’s North African enclave Ceuta on July 30, 2026. (Reuters)

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Other Ceuta residents have demanded that the migrants responsible be prosecuted and expelled from the country.

Meanwhile, Ceuta has been grappling with a large influx of migrants from neighboring Morocco. In July, over 70,000 migrants overwhelmed the enclave’s border defenses. While most eventually returned home, thousands have stayed.

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Some residents have called for deportations and tougher action from the central government in Madrid. Last week, angry locals tore down migrant tents and shelters at the beach.

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