Eros Rescue Turtle

juvenile Olive Ridley turtle (RB.LO.169), admitted 29 March 2019, Club Med Kanifinolhu, N.Malé Atoll, Maldives

Weight / Length: 7.1kg / 37.1cm (on admission);

 

One of four turtles (Titan, Styx, Sirius, Eros) rescued from entanglement in a ghost net (discarded fishing gear) by Club Med Kani resort (North Malé Atoll), and brought to our turtle rescue centre (thanks, guys!)

Coral female olive ridley turtle Maldives [RB.LO.161]

Eros is suffering from lacerations and abrasions on her flippers and carapace (shell). She is otherwise healthy and active, and can dive below the water surface, resting at the bottom of the pool to eat pieces of lobster and fish.
We are hoping for a quick recovery and subsequent release in the coming days.

Coral female olive ridley turtle Maldives [RB.LO.161]
Coral female olive ridley turtle Maldives [RB.LO.161]
Coral female olive ridley turtle Maldives [RB.LO.161]

 

24 April 2019 … Release Day ! 🙂 

EROS Olive Ridley rescue turtle Maldives - release back into the ocean

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