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Trained dolphins look for mines

The US Army is to use specially-trained dolphins from San Diego, California to help divers ensure the coastline is free of mines and explosi...

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The US Army is to use specially-trained dolphins from San Diego, California to help divers ensure the coastline is free of mines and explosives before humanitarian aid shipments can dock.

US Navy Captain Mike Tillotson said: ‘‘They (dolphins) were flown over on a military animal transporter in fleece-lined slings,’’ Tillotson said.

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