Tourists seen taking photos of themselves with the dolphin, Sanya, June 16, 2013. Screenshot from Sina Weibo

A rough-toothed dolphin. Photo: SCMP Pictures

Stranded dolphin dies after being used as a photo prop by tourists

An injured dolphin in Sanya City, Hainan province was manhandled by swimmers and lifted out of the water for photographs

Published: 12:54pm, 18 Jun, 2013

Updated: 11:18pm, 18 Jun, 2013

Tourists seen taking photos of themselves with the dolphin, Sanya, June 16, 2013. Screenshot from Sina Weibo

A rough-toothed dolphin. Photo: SCMP Pictures

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