Pod of dolphins spotted swimming in the Thames near Canary Wharf

A pod of dolphins has been spotted enjoying a swim in the River Thames.

The creatures were filmed appearing at the surface of the water this morning by Canary Wharf.

Around four can be seen at one time, with their fins peaking out over the murky river.

Matt, who captured the footage, told Metro: ‘I was on the way back from the gym and walking along the Thames pathway, and out of the corner of my eye I saw what looked like a Dorsal fin protruding out of the water.

‘At first I thought I was seeing things, but then two more popped up and began making their way closer towards me.

‘I only managed to capture 3 or 4 on video, but off camera I saw around 6 to 8, all clumped together as a pod making their way along the Thames towards tower bridge.’

It is rare dolphins are spotted in the Thames, with the last known sighting being in 2017.

Sadly it is not uncommon for sea life to meet their end in the river.

In December a whale washed up on the Thames shore after reportedly being struck by the propeller of a boat.

In 2019 a humpback whale, nicknames Hessy, was found dead in the river.

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