Wounded Sea-Turtles Rescued by FSL-India Team

Wounded Sea-Turtles Rescued by FSL-India Team

On 19th June 2012, HBP team of FSL-India rescued two wounded Sea-Turtles from Kanchugodu (Marvante) village which is located near Kundapura coast in Udupi District. Having received the information from one of the local contact persons, FSL-India team under the leadership Mr. Manjunath rushed to the spot on a rescue operation. The team could find that two turtles got wounded due to heavy rain and tidal waves. While one turtle had lost the right flipper, the other could not move because of tiredness.

 

Initially the team wanted to release the turtle to sea whose condition was stable. However, strong tidal waves made them to keep on hold until the situation gets better. The Turtles were kept at the rehabilitation centre for observation and later handed-over to Mr. Dasi for treatment. Mr. Dasi is a Contact Person and known for his expert and efficient care-giving and treatment of Sea-Turtles through indigenous techniques and application of herbal medicines. After the treatment and complete recuperation HBP Team will release the turtles to sea which is the natural abode.

 

These days as the rainy season has already set in, often wounded turtles are found on the shore. FSL-India team is determined to take all possible efforts to conserve this endangered species.

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