<p>A rare pink dolphin affectionately known as “Pinky” was spotted near Hackberry, Louisiana, on August 5.</p><p>The animal was swimming in the Calcasieu Ship Channel near Hackberry over the weekend and captured on video by Bridget Boudreaux, who was on a boat cruise.</p><p>A pink dolphin was reportedly first seen in 2007 in the Gulf of Mexico</a>, which connects to the channel.</p><p>Experts believe the dolphin can have a form of albinism, which gives it the rare pink color, but they are unable to say with certainty. Credit: Bridget Anne Boudreaux via Storyful</p><br />
