IN PICTURES: 'Dolphin' spotted from Maldon's Promenade Park

By Ben Shahrabi 26th Oct 2023

Visitors captured the unusual sighting in the River Chelmer, visible from Promenade Park. (Credit: Visit Maldon District)
Visitors captured the unusual sighting in the River Chelmer, visible from Promenade Park. (Credit: Visit Maldon District)

Visitors to Promenade Park got a sea-life surprise this afternoon (October 26), when a dolphin was reportedly spotted off Herrings Point.

Photos captured what was believed to be a dolphin, although some say it was a porpoise, in the River Chelmer.

The sea creature was spotted near Herrings Point earlier today (October 26). (Credit: Visit Maldon District)

A spokesperson for Maldon District Council said: "If you are visiting Maldon Promenade Park today, look out for a surprise visitor!"

Pictures captured the unusual sighting from a boat in the River Chelmer. (Credit: Visit Maldon District)

Those wishing to spot the sea creature should stand with their backs to the statue of Byrhtnoth and look to the left:

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