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WATCH: David Muir shares stunning dolphin 'stampede' off California coast

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ABC News. (2026, September 4). WATCH: David Muir shares stunning dolphin 'stampede' off California coast. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/video/136159052/

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ABC's David Muir shared footage of a dolphin "stampede" filmed off the California coast in September 2026. The video shows dozens of dolphins jumping through clear water. No specific details about the location or duration are provided. The incident is described as a remarkable display of nature.
Written by AI on 2026-09-06, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

On September 2, 2026, ABC News captured a remarkable scene of a large group of dolphins swimming and jumping in the water off the California coast. The footage shows dozens of dolphins leaping through crystal-clear water, creating a stunning display of nature. The video was shared by David Muir.

Written for “Dolphins in California Waters” on 2026-11-02, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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📰 Dolphins in California Waters
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California GPE · 1× David Muir PERSON · 1×

Narrative

David Muir shares stunning dolphin 'stampede' off California coast A remarkable display of nature was caught on camera when dozens of dolphins leaped through crystal-clear water. September 2, 2026
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-05
2026-09-06 · ABC News (US)
WATCH: David Muir shares stunning dolphin 'stampede' off California coast · assertive framing

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David Muir shares stunning dolphin 'stampede' off California coast A remarkable display of nature was caught on camera when dozens of dolphins leaped through crystal-clear water. September 2, 2026 asserted
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