Dramatic dolphin rescue off La Jolla

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Video Report By Phil Blauer, Anchor/Reporter - bio | email

SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - Lifeguards and SeaWorld employees helped save a dolphin in distress off the San Diego coastline Friday.

The young dolphin was spotted tangled in fishing line about a mile from the Scripps La Jolla Pier.

In this News 8 video story, Phil Blauer has more on the dramatic rescue.

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