Drone monitors dugong with rope wrapped around its flippers in southern Thailand
Published date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:44:53 +0700A drone was used to monitor a dugong with a rope wrapped around its flippers in Thailand.
The marine animal, living with its herd off the coast of the Koh Libong Non-hunting Area in Trang, was spotted when national park officers flew the device to survey the area.
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Trang, Thailand |
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15/02/2026 |
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ViralPress |
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VRP175979 |
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Duration: 01:05 |
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Rating: News safe |
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