World · Philippines Bureau
Half-century-old sea turtle rescued from Albay shoreline
A elderly green sea turtle estimated at 50 years old has been rescued by residents in Albay after washing ashore in a weakened condition. The male specimen, measuring 28 inches wide and 39 inches long, was discovered stranded on a beach in Santo Domingo.
LSN Philippines ·
LEGAZPI CITY — Residents in Santo Domingo, Albay successfully rescued an aging green sea turtle on Friday after discovering it stranded along the shoreline of Sitio Banago, Barangay Alimsog.
The male pawikan, believed to be approximately 50 years old, measured about 28 inches in width and 39 inches in length. The creature was found in a weakened state when locals spotted it during beach patrols.
Green sea turtles, a species protected under Philippine wildlife laws, are increasingly threatened by coastal development, fishing nets, and ocean pollution. Rescue operations like this one underscore ongoing community conservation efforts across the region.
Details regarding the turtle's condition upon discovery and the recovery plan being implemented were not immediately available. Local authorities typically coordinate with environmental agencies to assess rescued marine animals and determine appropriate rehabilitation or release protocols.