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Fisherman fined for hand-feeding wild dolphin at Tin Can Bay

Queensland wildlife rangers are pleading with the public to not feed wild animals when visiting popular tourism destinations these holidays.

A fisherman has been fined for hand-feeding a wild dolphin off the coast of Tin Can Bay, less than three hours north of Brisbane.

Senior wildlife officer Tina Ball said Queensland Parks and Wildlife launched an investigation when a video was shared online, that showed several dolphins approaching the boat.

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