🐬 This week, social media platforms buzzed with curiosity after images of a pink dolphin off the North Carolina coast garnered attention. Users on X, previously known as Twitter, shared photographs claiming to showcase this rare aquatic mammal. However, upon closer inspection, the dolphin appeared unusually plastic and maintained the same pose across different photos, raising suspicions about the authenticity of the images. Notably, the term 'cola' was visible on the dolphin’s forehead when zoomed in, suggesting it might be a prop from a soda brand commercial.
🌊 Pink dolphins, also known as Amazon river dolphins or botos, are native to the freshwater regions of the Amazon and Orinoco river basins in South America, making their presence in North Carolina highly unlikely. No wildlife authorities in North Carolina have confirmed the sighting of such a dolphin in the area, further casting doubt on the claims.
👉 Social media reactions were mixed, with some users expressing skepticism about the authenticity of the dolphin images. Comments ranged from humorous to critical of the gullibility of those sharing the images. One user remarked, "People keep sharing that fake AI pink dolphin on Facebook, we're doomed @G@e," while another commented, "Half of my Facebook feed is sharing the most obvious fake post I've ever seen. No, a pink dolphin did not wash up on Topsail Island and pose for professional quality photos before swimming away."





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