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They say he was more popular than a young Brad Pitt: Joca was the darling of locals and tourists for 5 years
The older ones remember, and we will remind the younger ones of the story of Joca the dolphin, who swam into the Bay of Kotor in 1987, as a video of his play is still shared online today. Joca was particularly friendly and cheerful. It was not unusual for him to join swimmers at the beaches, especially children. He would often appear near fishing boats, seeking human attention and affection.
TL;DR
- Joca the dolphin arrived in the Bay of Kotor in 1987 and became a major tourist attraction.
- He was known for being very friendly and playful, often interacting with swimmers, especially children, and fishing boats.
- Joca was legally protected by the municipality of Kotor in the same year he arrived.
- He gained international fame when he appeared alongside actor Brad Pitt during the filming of 'The Dark Side of the Sun'.
- Joca disappeared in July 1992, and his fate remains unknown, with some speculating he was killed by fishermen.
- Despite his unknown fate, Joca is remembered as the pride and mascot of the Bay of Kotor.