Ninh Thuan: Endangered sea turtle trapped by fishing net set free
An endangered green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) that became trapped in fishing nets has been released back into the wild, according to the authority of the Nui Chua National Park in the south-central coast province of Ninh Thuan.
The 90-kg turtle had been net-trapped by fishermen in Binh Hung Island, the neighbouring province of Khanh Hoa. (Photo: VNA)
Ninh Thuan (VNA) – An endangered green sea turtle(Chelonia mydas) that became trapped in fishing nets has been released back intothe wild, according to the authority of the Nui Chua National Park in thesouth-central coast province of Ninh Thuan.
The 90-kg turtle had been net-trapped by fishermen in BinhHung Island, the neighbouring province of Khanh Hoa and about to be slaughteredfor meat before it was rescued by a tourist two days earlier, Pham Anh Dung, anofficial from Nui Chua National Park’s authority. The woman, from Ho Chi Minh City, spent some time to talk tothe fishermen about the endangered animal and finallyconvinced them to transfer it to the national park.
The turtle was in good health when it was handed over to theNui Chua National Park’s staff, Dung said. It was later released back to thenature in the Park.
Nui Chua National Park is among areas designated to protectand preserve sea turtles under a national programme until 2025, with a visiontoward 2030, issued by the government.
The Nui Chua National Park has been making efforts to develop anetwork for rescue of marine turtles throughout coastal cities and provinces inVietnam that enables rescued turtles to be sent to the park. Those in need willreceive treatment while ones living in captivity will be trained until they areindependent enough to live by themselves before the release.
The park also plans to accelerate awareness campaigns forlocal fishermen and tourists and instruct them what they should do if they findturtles laying eggs on the beach or in danger./.
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The 90-kg turtle had been net-trapped by fishermen in Binh Hung Island, the neighbouring province of Khanh Hoa. (Photo: VNA) 
