Three more dolphins have died as the rash of strandings continue on Cape Cod.
The deaths Friday mean that of 116 common dolphins that have beached since Jan. 12, 84 have died. Rescuers saved the rest.
This year's strandings dwarf the average of 37 common dolphin strandings annually over the last 12 years, and no one can explain it.
Scientists have theories, ranging from geography, weather changes or behavior of their prey. Mike Booth of the International Fund for Animal Welfare, which is leading rescue efforts, said dolphins remain close off the Cape and more strandings are possible.
Friday's death came after 10 dolphins approached Wellfleet, and four beached. Three died and one was rescued.
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