The Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network is giving the young bottlenose dolphin around-the-clock treatment after he was found severely sunburned and very weak.
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Marine staff named the dolphin Trooper because he's been "such a trooper" throughout the entire process.
Officials said volunteers and staff have been observing the dolphin 24-hours a day to ensure he receives a special formula every two to three hours.
"The little calf has already been through a tough ordeal in his short life and he still has a long journey in order to grow, recover from his severe burns, and return to health," TMMSN's statement read.
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