This is the moment divers rescued a beached dolphin in Cornwall, UK.

The British Divers Marine Life Rescue responded to the scene at Praa Sands, where a striped dolphin was found stranded amid blustery weather on February 17.

After further evaluation revealed minor injuries and signs of stress in the dolphin, it was transported to the more sheltered Carbis Bay for a safer refloating attempt.

Despite initial signs of recovery, the dolphin's health deteriorated rapidly, prompting a heartbreaking but necessary decision to euthanize the animal for its welfare.

The following day, another distress call led the team to a dolphin in the surf at Hayle, with a similar outcome due to the declining health of the animal.

The striped dolphin is a rarity in UK waters due to its preference for warmer climates in the Bay of Biscay.

Typically, stranded striped dolphins in the UK are found in poor health conditions, often necessitating euthanasia.