In Ayvalık, Balıkesir, General President of the Birlik Orthopedic Disabled Association (BOED), Güler Çapraz Özlemiş, encountered a captivating display of nature during a boat tour. Ten dolphins playfully swam alongside the boat near Kara Island, leaping out of the water and racing with the vessel.
The playful marine mammals, known to frequent Ayvalık Bay, delighted the Özlemiş family and their friends, who captured the joyful moment on a mobile phone. Sharing the footage online, Güler Çapraz Özlemiş described the encounter as an uplifting experience, stating, “Their energy gave us life.”
Ayvalık has recently seen several similar dolphin sightings, showcasing the area’s vibrant marine life.