Date: 28/06/2026
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For generations, coastal communities have shared stories of dolphins appearing when sailors faced difficulty at sea.
One such account tells of a small fishing boat caught in thick fog.
Unable to recognize familiar landmarks, the fishermen slowed their vessel and waited.
Soon, several dolphins appeared nearby.
The animals swam steadily in one direction, remaining close to the boat.
Trusting their instincts, the fishermen followed.
Gradually, the outline of the shoreline emerged.
Whether coincidence, natural behaviour, or something more, the event became part of local folklore.
Dolphins have long fascinated people with their intelligence, curiosity, and apparent willingness to interact with humans.
Scientists continue to study their remarkable communication and social bonds.
Whatever the explanation, stories like these remind us that the relationship between humans and animals is filled with wonder.
Sometimes, help arrives not with words, but with a graceful movement through the waves.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
email: rajatchandrasarmah@gmail.com
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