A young dolphin corralled after swimming in endless circles in the bay off of Barnegat Light Saturday was not able to be saved, said Marine Mammal Stranding Center experts. They are awaiting lab results on its health and why it ended up out of its offshore element.

The small creature did have a valiant team of rescuers on its last unfortunate swim. First responders came to the cove between 14th and 15th streets and got into the water with stranding center volunteers as they guided the…