Volunteer Rescues Injured Turtle from Rough Seas Off Little Armier
In brief
- An injured sea turtle was rescued on Saturday afternoon after being found tangled in fishing debris.
- A volunteer from Nature Trust – FEE Malta's Wildlife Rescue Team entered rough seas to retrieve the animal.
- The turtle was safely transported to the wildlife rehabilitation centre in Xrobb l-Għaġin.
An injured sea turtle was successfully rescued on Saturday afternoon after it was found tangled in fishing debris off Little Armier. The rescue operation took place in challenging rough sea conditions.
A volunteer from Nature Trust – FEE Malta’s Wildlife Rescue Team bravely jumped into the water to reach the distressed animal. The Malta Red Cross, stationed in the area, had initially alerted volunteers to the turtle's plight.
Following the difficult retrieval, the injured turtle was safely brought ashore. It was then transported to the wildlife rehabilitation centre located in Xrobb l-Għaġin for necessary care and recovery.
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