Flipper on Board

Various things went through my mind when I saw the lifeless dolphin lying in front of me after a bloody act of killing. Some of these thoughts generated anger and compassion in me. But there was not only the deceased animal, but also four highly respectable fishermen in my field of vision, who killed the creature with their cunning and physical strength, just to ensure the survival of their village. Who was I to judge their actions as morally questionable in front of these people? My initial emotions soon dissolved and instead I felt appreciation and admiration for the Indonesian fishermen.

Lembata (Indonesia), July 2013