Critically endangered hawksbill freed in the Philippines after fisherman calls for help

Critically endangered hawksbill freed in the Philippines after fisherman calls for help

What was supposed to be a routine trip home in Roxas City, Philippines, became an animal rescue when fisherman Arnold Bongalonta discovered a juvenile hawksbill sea turtle caught in his net. He chose to seek help rather than try to free it on his own, a move that gave the critically endangered species a second chance. Here's what to know Bongalonta made the find on July 31 while heading home. Fearing he might worsen possible injuries by handling…