11 dolphins stranded in Cape Cod rescued by nonprofit

'These strandings happen fast, and every minute counts.' Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Chipman's Cove in Wellfleet, Massachusetts can be treacherous for the sea creatures that must navigate it. Shallow bays, complex tidal flats, and an arm of land that shelters it from the greater harbor and Cape Cod Bay make it a great summer destination for humans and a notorious stranding hotspot for marine life. Early on Saturday, September 13, worried individuals called the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) stranding hotline (its 508-743 9548, in case you ever need it), warning the nonprofit that a number of dolphins were in Chipman's Cove.