On Saturday afternoon, Chintu, the Green Sea turtle, who was rescued in a critical condition in November last year, gradually wobbled its way back into her natural habitat. The five-month-old was released into the ocean during high tide, as volunteers of Wildlife Conservation and Animal Welfare Association (WCAWA) cheered it on. The turtle's release was green-lighted by Dahanu Forest Department on Friday based on its 'full' score during two swimming ability tests held in the waters of Dahanu beach a few weeks ago. Our volunteers had brought this beautiful green sea turtle in a completely emaciated condition, its head was taken over by barnacles and it had injuries. After WCAWA was convinced that it was fit enough to survive alone, they approached the Dahanu forest department for permission to release it.

Source: dna January 29, 2017 02:59 UTC