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Authorities say 33 swimmers were harassing dolphins off Hawaii’s Big Island

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HONOLULU - Hawaii authorities on Tuesday say they have referred 33 people to U.S. law enforcement after the group allegedly harassed a pod of wild dolphins in waters off the Big Island.It's against federal law to swim within 50 yards (45 meters) of spinner dolphins in Hawaii’s nearshore waters.

The prohibition went into effect in 2021 amid concerns that so many tourists were swimming with dolphins that the nocturnal animals weren’t getting the rest they need during the day to be able to forage for food at night.The rule applies to areas within 2 nautical miles (3.7 kilometers) of the Hawaiian Islands and in designated waters surrounded by the islands of Lanai, Maui and Kahoolawe.Drone footage shared by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources shows the group of swimmers in the water with the wild dolphins in waters off the Big Island. (Credit: Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources) The state Department of Land and Natural Resources said in a news release that its enforcement officers came upon the 33 swimmers in Honaunau Bay on Sunday during a routine patrol.Aerial footage shot by drone shows snorkelers following dolphins as they swim away.

The department said its video and photos showed swimmers "who appear to be aggressively pursuing, corralling and harassing the pod."Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources officers speak to swimmers in Honaunau, Hawaii, March 26, 2023, after the swimmers allegedly harassed a pod of wild spinner dolphins. (Credit: Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources) Enforcement officers contacted the group while they were in the water, and told them about the violation.

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