2 Dolphins That Used To Be Viral Rid By Lucinta Luna Allegedly Missing

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DENPASAR - The Coalition for State Children, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that care about protected animals, questioned two dolphins that had gone viral, ridden by Lucinta Luna, who were allegedly missing.

The dolphins were originally at the Dolphin Lodge Bali (DLB) owned by PT Piayu Samudra Bali and released from Mertasari Beach in Sanur to the Bali Exotic Marine Park.

"The case started from (Lucinta Luna) and continued for a long time, finally they moved it but it was moved to the same place which was not feasible. We questioned it, but until now there has been no response. Finally, from our friend there, he got it from Of those seven, he only saw five," said Pinneng Sulungbudi, the initiator of the Coalition for the Children of the Country, to reporters on Monday, November 29.

It was stated that the temporary location of the 7 dolphins that had been moved was in poor condition. According to the National Children's Coalition, the dolphins were moved from the Bali Exotic Marine Park, which is said to only be able to accommodate 10 animals.

"Previously there were five dolphins plus seven more, the pool would not be suitable to accommodate all of them. Worse yet, two dolphins in the Bali Exotic Marine Park are now missing," he added.

The two dolphins were allegedly missing when representatives of the Indonesian Children's Coalition for dolphins came to Bali to see the fate of the dolphins entrusted by the Bali Natural Resources Conservation Center (BKSDA) at the Bali Exotic Marine Park.

"When we got there we were sad to see it. Of the three existing ponds, five Dolphins from Bali Dolpin Lodge were placed in the same small and shallow pool. They were also constantly exposed to the sun. In addition, we found an oddity, they should have been exposed to the sun. there are seven dolphins from there. Where are the two dolphins? We have to get an answer from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry," he explained.

"From there, we tried to keep asking questions through social media, there was never a response from the BKSDA or the Bali Exostic itself. We urge the seven dolphins to immediately enter the program for rehabilitation to be released back into the sea," he said.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Bali Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA), Agus Budi Santosa, when confirmed, said he was preparing a response regarding the incident.

"Again we are compiling the response and please be patient," he said.

As previously reported, 7 bottlenose dolphins or Tursiops aduncus at Mertasari Beach, Sanur, Bali, were evacuated.

The dolphins entrusted by the government to PT Piayu Samudera Bali were viral because Lucinta Luna and her friends rode dolphins.

The dolphins were evacuated by officers from the Directorate General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation (KSDAE) of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry accompanied by the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police Headquarters and the Bali Police Directorate General of Criminal Investigation.

KSDAE/KKH/KSA.2/4/2021 dated April 16, 2021 regarding Warning Letter I to PT. Piayu Ocean Bali. The input from the public that was received through social media was also considered after the viral action of Lucinta Luna riding a dolphin.

"For information, the protection status of the bottlenose dolphin according to the Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation Number: P.106/Menlhk/Setjen/Kum.1/12/2018 is a protected animal and the conservation status according to the IUCN red list is in the unknown or near threatened category. "added Budi Santosa.

BKSDA confirmed that the bottlenose dolphin demonstration activity of PT. Piayu Samudera Bali which was held at Mertasari Beach has been closed. Officers put up banners closing the dolphin demonstration activities.

"The bottlenose dolphin will then be evacuated and entrusted to a conservation agency that has a permit, adequate facilities and infrastructure, has experience in handling dolphins and whose management pays attention to animal welfare," said Santosa.

Previously, the video of Lucinta Luna 'riding' a viral dolphin on social media. Lucinta Luna holding a dolphin's fin in the pool.

Through her Instagram account, Davina Veronica highlighted Lucinta Luna holding a dolphin's fin. "This is really really stupid, uneducated, cruel and heartless. It's really sad to see this," wrote the actress who is also an animal observer.