Incredible Rescue: Brave Fisherman Tries to Free a Turtle Caught Among Oyster Shells.
A group of fishermen recently found a big loggerhead sea turtle in trouble off the coast of Tasmania. The turtle was very sluggish and couldn’t even dive underwater because it had barnacles stuck to its body. Barnacles are small sea creatures that attach to the shell of turtles and can make them sick if not removed quickly. The presence of these barnacles suggested that the turtle had been sick for a while and needed urgent care.
The fishermen quickly notified marine conservation authorities, who started a rescue mission right away. They carefully took the turtle to a fish market for a temporary stay overnight before vets could examine it the next day. X-rays showed that the turtle hadn’t eaten any fishing gear or plastic, but rescuers carefully removed barnacles from its body one by one. They also gave the turtle some fluids to help it get better.
Loggerhead sea turtles are rare in Tasmanian waters, and their discovery caught the attention of scientists and local media. Sea turtles face many threats such as pollution, overfishing, habitat destruction, and being hit by ships. Turtles often mistakenly eat plastic bags, thinking they are jellyfish, which can cause serious health issues or even death.
After getting the necessary care, the turtle is now resting, and marine conservation authorities will decide what to do next for its recovery. Rehabilitating sea turtles is a tough job that takes a lot of time and resources.
