Tag: Rescued
Hong Kong – Rescued green turtle returned to sea (with photo)
Rescued green turtle returned to sea (with photo) ************************************************* The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) released a green turtle in the southern waters of Hong Kong today (June 25). The green turtle was rescued in the waters of Lantau South on January 4, 2021. Following an initial check-up by the AFCD, the turtle was taken to Ocean Park Hong Kong (OPHK). It was assessed by veterinarians of OPHK and placed under continuous monitoring and veterinary care. An AFCD spokesman said, “The green turtle released today weighed 16 kilograms and its carapace length measured about 52 ... Read more