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Green sea turtle dies after washing ashore in Camarines Sur
A critically endangered green sea turtle discovered on a Calabanga beach in Camarines Sur on Friday evening succumbed despite immediate rescue efforts. The animal was found weak and injured, prompting concern among local fishermen and residents.
LSN Philippines ·
A rare green sea turtle perished Friday evening after being discovered in a weakened state on a shore in Calabanga, Camarines Sur. Fishermen and residents spotted the marine animal at approximately 5:30 p.m. in Zone 7-B, Sitio Maligaya, located in Barangay Sabang. The turtle bore a visible wound to its head.
Local residents attempted to assist the distressed animal, but conservation efforts proved unsuccessful. The circumstances leading to the turtle's weakened condition and head injury remain unclear. Green sea turtles are listed as endangered under international wildlife protection standards and Philippine law.
The incident underscores ongoing challenges facing marine wildlife in the region, where sea turtles face threats from fishing operations, pollution, and coastal development. Authorities have not provided additional details regarding the animal's cause of death or whether a formal investigation will be conducted.