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Moko the dolphin laid to rest
Moko, New Zealand’s much-loved friendly dolphin, was laid to rest today for the final time. He was ferried from Tauranga over to Matakana Island where his body washed ashore 10 days ago, and was farewelled by local Iwi, former minders, and conservation staff. During the ceremony sobs rang out from mourners as Moko was lowered into his final resting place. Moko was an animal who seemed to behave like a person and today he was farewelled as if he really were.

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Tributes flow for Moko
Ten pallbearers strained to lift a 3m-long, bright blue casket containing Moko the dolphin, much loved and missed, on to a boat.

Adorned with flowers, a dozen dolphin soft toys and two posters of his smiling face, the dolphin was surrounded by his most devout admirers and taken out to Whakatane’s estuary for one last cruise around his favourite swimming spot.

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