Bhubaneswar, Feb. 11 -- A day after thousands of live sea snails were found scattered along the Puri beach, several dolphins were spotted swimming off the coastline on Wednesday, drawing crowds and sparking curiosity among visitors.

Eyewitnesses said multiple dolphins were seen surfacing and moving along the busy Puri seashore during the day. At least four to five dolphins were observed swimming in the waters and heading towards the Chandrabhaga side. Locals believe the dolphins may have strayed from Chilika Lake, where such sightings are more common.

Tourists present at the beach expressed surprise at witnessing dolphins so close to the bustling coastline. While dolphin sightings are frequently reported from Chilika, their appearance n...