Rare Pink Dolphin Spotted Off Louisiana, Video Goes Viral

Is is believed that Thurman Gustin spotted bottlenose dolphins, typically seen in the gray coloration, common in the Gulf of Mexico.

A rare pink dolphin was spotted swimming in Louisiana waters last week. The video of the mammal was shot by Thurman Gustin, who has been fishing for more than 20 years, according to CBS News. He spotted not one but two pink dolphins in Cameron Parish near the Gulf of Mexico on July 12 and shared the video in a Facebook post, which later went viral. Despite being accustomed to dolphin sightings in the area, this particular encounter took him completely by surprise, Mr Gustin told CBS News. Rare pink dolphin spotted in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana. So beautiful. #MarineLife#wildlife🎥 by Thurman Gustin pic.twitter.com/ZQXw98AWRq