Sea turtle returned to the ocean in waters off Kiên Giang Province

April 10, 2024 - 08:30

The turtle, which is 45cm long, 35cm wide, and weighs 8kg, was found by a fish trader when he bought seafood.

The sea turtle was released back into the wild. — VNA/VNS Photo

KIÊN GIANG — The Hòn Chông Port Border Guard Station under the Kiên Giang Province's Border Guard on April 9 coordinated with Kiến Lương District’s Economic and Infrastructure Office to release a sea turtle to the sea.

The turtle, which is 45cm long, 35cm wide, and weighs 8kg, was found by a fish trader when he bought seafood. He then handed it over to the Hon Chông port border guards.

Lieutenant Colonel Phan Thành Công, political officer of the Border Guard Station said that thanks to effective communication work, local people have a better awareness of protecting sea turtles in particular and wildlife animals in general. Many local fishermen have voluntarily handed over rare and precious marine animals to return them to nature. — VNS

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