Injured dolphin surprises family on morning swim in Dorset –video

A bottlenose dolphin surprised a family on their morning swim in Dorset this month, appearing to playfully engage with them.

However, the UK's Marine Management Organisation has since asked the public to keep away from the injured creature, warning that such encounters 'can harm dolphins leading to injury, death or aggression'

• Public warned to keep away from injured dolphin filmed with Dorset swimmers