The Nature Trust – FEE – Gozo Section and Wildlife Rescue Team Malta have thanked everyone who had kept an eye out for the turtle that was sighted at Xwejni, Gozo earlier this week, it spotted and collected the following day is now at the rehabilitation centre in Malta for treatment.
The turtle was spotted earlier in Marsalforn, very close to the shore. The rescue teams were able to collect it thanks to the people who saw her and called them immediately.
Nature Trust said that “thanks to the coordination between people, the Police especially PC Carm Gatt, Bubbles Dive Centre , the staff at Gozo Channel, and the our volunteers in both Gozo and Malta, the turtle, now named Lucky, is at our Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Xrobb L-Ghagin.”
Lucky will be assessed by by the NTM vet to see why she’s not swimming well and accumulating such a big amount of algae on her flippers and carapace. “Once the cause is determined, we’ll be able to start the appropriate treatment to help Lucky get better.”
NTM Wildlife Rescue Team stressed that all the animals we rescue are protected species and it is illegal in Malta to keep them as pets. “Our volunteers have wildlife handling permits and training as well as equipment in order to rescue these creatures.”
If the public spot any of the wild animals that it 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 an animal in distress, our vets, and our dedicated rescue and rehabilitation volunteers,” the team said.
NTM Wildlife Rescue Team said that “donations are always welcome and can be sent by bank transfer or Revolut transfer on Wildlife IBAN MT18 VALL 2201 3000 0000 4002 353 8289 , Swift code VALLMTMT.
“We thank you in advance for your support and help.”
The Wildlife Rehab Project is carried out by Nature Trust – FEE Malta and supported by the ERA – Environment & Resources Authority , Lottoland Malta , Melita and Megastore.com.mt
Photos: Wildlife Rescue Team Malta