Walker's surprise as she encounters dolphin

A WOMAN enjoying a leisurely stroll along the Menai Strait has captured the remarkable moment she encountered a dolphin in the water.

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The marine mammal was spotted near Church Island in the Menai Strait PICTURE: NORTH WALES DOLPHIN AND PORPOISE SIGHTINGS

The mammal put in an appearance on a fast-flowing stretch water where dolphins are only occasionally seen.

Bottle-nosed dolphins are fairly common around UK waters and can be spotted throughout the year, though sightings are more frequent during summer.