2 comments so far.Juvenile turtle entangled in plastic sack rescued from Marsalforn Bay
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A juvenile turtle has been rescued after it was spotted floating helplessly in the middle of Marsalforn bay, Gozo, entangled in a woven plastic sack.
Nature Trust – FEE Malta Wildlife Rescue Team Malta expressed its sincere gratitude to diving instructor Sascha from Atlantis Diving Centre in Marsalforn for going into the relatively rough sea to carry out the rescue.
The Wildlife Rescue Team also thanked the staff at Ristorante il Gambero – Marsalforn for calling to report the plight of the turtle.
The turtle is currently in Malta at the new Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre under expert veterinary care, NTM said.
Sea turtles are a protected species in Malta and cannot be harmed or captured. The Wildlife Rescue Team said that its volunteers have wildlife handling permits as well as training and equipment to help these creatures.
If anyone spots a sea turtle, or any of the animals that the team rescues, injured or in danger please call the Wildlife Rescue Team on 99999505.
“A massive thank you always goes to the public who call us when they notice a wild animal in distress, our vets, and our dedicated rescue and rehabilitation volunteers,” NTM said.
The NGO said that donations 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.
The Wildlife Rehab Project is supported by the ERA – Environment & Resources Authority and Lottoland Malta.
Photos: Nature Trust – FEE Malta Wildlife Rescue Team Malta
Looks more like a fishing net than a sack from the photo!
If it was reported that it is a ‘Woven Plastic Sack’ it is a woven plastic sack! It might only look like a fishing net but it is not; according to the people who rescued it. Why is it important to emphasise that it was a ‘woven Plastic Sack? ‘ Because beach goers usually put their mind to rest because they are not using any dangerous killing objects in the sea like Fishing Nets! Yes dear Ray, people have to be aware that these kind of sacks are as dangerous as ‘fishing nets’.