Four dolphins abandoned in a marine park have finally been rescued after widespread public outrage. Authorities saved Doris, Kitana, Dagny, and Wren on the morning of June 4. The rescue followed the release of a video by TideBreakers, an animal rights group working to end captivity. The footage, which quickly gained over 120,000 views, showed the dolphins living in crumbling, outdated tanks. Conditions in the park had already proven deadly. Tragically, five dolphins died within just eight months while the facility was still operating. The dolphins were being kept in filthy, algae-filled tanks at a marine park, even after children were left terrified when they witnessed one tragically die during a show. Doris, Kitana, Dagny and Wren were saved after campaigners exposed the shocking conditions they were living in. TideBreakers 鈥 a group working to end animal captivity 鈥 sparked widespread outrage after sharing heartbreaking footage showing the mammals stuck in old, rapidly deteriorating tanks. Dolphins Gus, Turk and Nate lost their lives in October 2024 at Gulf World Marine Park in Panama City Beach, Florida. Campaigners believe nearby construction work may have played a part in their deaths. Marketa Schusterova from TideBreakers told NeedToKnow: 鈥淲e believe their deaths were likely due to inadequate precautions during construction of a nearby Top Golf location.鈥 Just one month later, the park鈥檚 filtration system broke down, worsening the dolphins鈥 already dire living conditions. Jett, a 14-year-old dolphin, fatally injured himself during a performance in front of families. The young bottlenose dove head-first into the shallows during the lunchtime show, suffering a catastrophic brain injury. Shortly after, a fifth dolphin died at the park, aged just nine. 鈥淚n March 2025, TideBreakers visited the park and were shocked that the conditions were even worse in person,鈥 Marketa said. 鈥淚nside the facility, we gathered extensive evidence, which became the foundation of our campaign just days later. The footage went viral, and within weeks, Gulf World was raided by local, state and federal authorities.鈥 On 31 March, the park鈥檚 owners, The Dolphin Company, filed for bankruptcy, further complicating efforts to remove the remaining dolphins. 鈥淲e鈥檝e expressed concern over the water quality, which can cause a number of health issues for the dolphins,鈥 Marketa added. 鈥淲e鈥檙e concerned that the water went from murky green to crystal clear in a matter of days. This was possibly due to large amounts of chlorine, potentially exposing the dolphins to further distress.鈥 Following the video鈥檚 circulation, officials called on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to intervene. Finally, yesterday, the FWC confirmed that Doris, Kitana, Dagny, and Wren had been rescued. They were transported from Panama City to Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) in Clearwater, Florida, where they will now receive full-time care. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has deemed the dolphins 鈥渘on-releasable,鈥 meaning they cannot return to the wild. In a statement, the FWC said: 鈥淔WC Law Enforcement remains steadfast in our commitment to protecting Florida鈥檚 marine life. In coordination with our partners, we鈥檙e proud to share a major step forward in the ongoing investigation at Gulf World Marine Park. 鈥淭his morning, four rescued rough-toothed dolphins 鈥 Doris, Kitana, Dagny, and Wren 鈥 were successfully transported from Panama City to Clearwater Marine Aquarium. CMA鈥檚 expert team ensured the dolphins were healthy and ready for the move. 鈥淭hese dolphins, deemed non-releasable by NOAA, will now receive continued care at CMA. FWC is actively assisting our federal partners to ensure accountability and the highest level of care for these animals.鈥 The news has been met with relief across social media, with supporters praising those involved. Denise wrote: 鈥淭hank you for helping them.鈥 Kait said, 鈥淲ell done, CMA.鈥 鈥淏ravo,鈥 added Sarah. Laura posted: 鈥淭hanks for saving them.鈥 鈥淔inally. Thank you,鈥 a fifth viewer added.