This is Em, she is a juvenile three-flippered loggerhead turtle, that arrived at the Nature Trust Malta rehab centre in June 2021 and is now ready to be released back to the sea.

Em was found to have an ingested hook stuck in the intestines and a badly entangled front flipper.

NTM explained that due to the cuts the flipper sustained by the entangled debris, infections took over and unfortunately the flipper had to be amputated by the vet.

Following months of medication, treatment, therapy and training by the NTM rehab volunteers, Em is now ready to be released back to the sea.

NTM said it endeavours to satellite track every amputated turtle in order to monitor its progress during the first months, “Em now needs your help so we may collect the € 5000 required to purchase a tracker.”

Donations for any CRS support are always welcome and can be sent by bank transfer or Revolut transfer on our Wildlife IBAN MT18 VALL 2201 3000 0000 4002 353 8289, Swift code VALLMTMT.

Nature Trust Wildlife Rehab Project is supported by ERA – Environment & Resources Authority and Lottoland Malta.

The NGO said that its volunteers have wildlife handling permits and training as well as equipment in order to rescue these creatures.

NTM advised the public that if they spot any of the wild animals that it rescues which are injured or in danger, please call the Wildlife Rescue Team on 99999505.

Photo: NTM

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