In a new documentary called Dolphin Lover, Malcolm Brenner, 63, says he fell for Dolly after the aquatic animal made advances. At the time of the 'relationship' in 1971, Brenner was a photographer and had access to the pool at the former theme park in Sarasota Florida, where he lived.In the 15 minute film he says:
"I started rubbing her along her back, working my way to her flukes – her tail.
"And as I was rubbing her and moving my hand towards her tail, Dolly was slowly rolling around her long axis."
"There's something quite transcendental about making love with a dolphin.I was given free access to the dolphins and I became friends with her by going swimming with her. She was very special.She announced her intentions to me by positioning herself so I was rubbing against her.At first I discouraged her, I wasn't interested. After some time I thought 'if this was a woman would I come up with these rationalizations and excuses'? It was when the park was closing that we successfully eluded the male dolphin so we could spend some time alone.