WATCH: Stranded Sanibel dolphin recovering at SeaWorld

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ORLANDO, Fla. – SeaWorld’s rescue team is caring for a bottlenose dolphin discovered stranded on Sanibel on Wednesday.

The seven-foot, 205-pound dolphin is being treated with antibiotics.

He is a strong swimmer, which veterinarians said is a positive sign for full recovery.

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