Juvenile Turtle Rescued As ERA Urges Proper Waste Disposal

Juvenile Turtle Rescued As ERA Urges Proper Waste Disposal

A juvenile turtle named Gabrielle is on the road to recovery after being rescued by enforcement officers during a routine patrol at sea yesterday. The turtle was found struggling to swim, tangled in a jumbo bag floating in the water. Thankfully, officers acted fast, contacting Wildlife Rescue Team Malta and helping remove the debris before it was too late. Gabrielle was immediately assessed by a vet, and efforts are now underway to save her righ…

Juvenile turtle rescued from marine waste by ERA officers - Public urged to act responsibly at sea - The Maltese Herald

While on duty at sea yesterday, officers from the Environment and Resources Authority’s (ERA) Compliance & Enforcement Unit rescued a juvenile turtle found entangled in a discarded jumbo bag and struggling to swim. The officers acted swiftly, notifying the Wildlife Rescue Team Malta, who immediately took over the animal’s care. Now named Gabrielle, the young turtle was assessed by a veterinarian. Efforts are currently underway to save her injure…