Dead sea turtle of unknown cause drifts into Vung Tau sea area

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Ho Chi Minh City - An adult sea turtle has died and drifted into the Vung Tau sea area.

On April 9, functional forces are coordinating to handle the case of an adult sea turtle that died and drifted into the Vung Tau sea area.

Previously, at about 12:00 on April 9, some tourists playing in the Bai Sau area, Tam Thang ward (HCMC) discovered a sea turtle being pushed into the sandy beach by waves. When discovered, this turtle had died. Many people and tourists reported to functional agencies.

Upon receiving information, the coastal rescue force checked the current situation and coordinated with relevant agencies to handle the turtle carcasses according to regulations. The cause of death of this sea turtle individual has not been determined.

Cá thể rùa biển dạt vào bờ lúc rạng sáng ngày 5.4. Ảnh: Minh Phúc
Sea turtle washed ashore in the early morning of the 5th. 4. Photo: Minh Phuc

Previously, on April 5, a large sea turtle washed ashore in Bai Sau area in a dead condition, and was handled by functional agencies according to regulations.

It is known that sea turtles (also known as sea turtles) belong to the group of rare and precious wild animals that need to be protected. Previously, Vung Tau sea also recorded some cases of sea turtles dying from tides drifting ashore. Many causes can cause sea turtles to die such as: getting caught in nets, colliding with ships, swallowing plastic waste or health exhaustion due to other causes...

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