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Florida Man Jailed for Cruelty to Dolphins, Faces $51K Fine

5/25/2025

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A Florida man, Zackery Brandon Barfield, faces 30 days in prison for his shocking cruelty towards dolphins during charter fishing trips in Panama City. Frustrated by the dolphins eating his clients' catch, he shot one and used poisoned bait on many others. In addition to his prison time, Barfield must pay a hefty $51,000 fine.

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A Florida man, Zackery Brandon Barfield, faces 30 days in prison for his shocking cruelty towards dolphins during charter fishing trips in Panama City. Frustrated by the dolphins eating his clients' catch, he shot one and used poisoned bait on many others. In addition to his prison time, Barfield must pay a hefty $51,000 fine.