For more than two weeks, those living close to Dingle Bay in Ireland have been constantly scanning the sea for a glimpse of Fungie the dolphin.
The adult male dolphin set up home in the bay, just off the coast of County Kerry, 37 years ago and has been a regular in locals lives ever since.
But just over two weeks ago - despite almost daily sightings for almost four decades - Fungie has vanished. It has left the people of the town of Dingle devastated, not to mention the scores of tourists who flock to the sleepy seaside town each year to see the famous dolphin.
Fungie, a bottleneck dolphin, has always loved to spend time in the company of humans and has become a vital and much-loved part of the community.
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