A shocking incident occurred at a hotel in Mexico when a dolphin, part of a performance, jumped out of the water and landed on concrete between two pools. The dolphin lay helplessly as a trainer rushed to assist it. Animal rights activists were outraged, with some speculating that the dolphin might have died from the injury. Marine mammal expert Phil Demers condemned the incident, highlighting that such an event would never occur in the wild. The Barcelo Riviera Maya hotel, known for housing marine life in captivity, has faced criticism for past dolphin deaths and inadequate conditions. Animal rights groups have campaigned for the closure of the hotel’s dolphinarium, citing small, inadequate pools and lack of proper care for the animals.
