He encouraged others to do the same
A man from Cornwall has been given a community protection warning after using his jet-ski to disturb a pod of dolphins.
Police were made aware of the incident in St Austell Bay in June, where the man was spotted approaching the mammals and encouraging others to do the same.
The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 makes it illegal to intentionally and recklessly disturb dolphins, porpoises, whales and basking sharks.
His community protection warning outlines a number of conditions he must follow, including not t o follow or pursue any marine wildlife in any watercraft.
A breach of the order could result in further prosecution.
Sergeant Martin Easter from Devon and Cornwall Police said: “We’re lucky to have a vast amount of wildlife across the bays in Cornwall. Whilst sightings of these animals is exciting, it’s important we respect their space
"In this case, the individual had no regard for the dolphins or how his deliberate behaviour could cause a disturbance, even hailing for more people to come over and join him in doing so.
“Our ask is that people enjoy our waters, but to make sure they do so safely and responsibly."
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