Rare Male Green Sea Turtle Rescued on Raigad Coast; First Sighting Sparks Hope
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News18•06-01-2026, 20:08
Rare Male Green Sea Turtle Rescued on Raigad Coast; First Sighting Sparks Hope
- •A male Green Sea Turtle was found stuck in mud near Bagmandla Ferry Boat Jetty on the Raigad-Ratnagiri coastline.
- •The massive turtle, measuring 190 cm long and weighing 200-250 kg, required 7-8 people for its rescue.
- •Mangrove Cell, local citizens, and ferry staff safely lifted the uninjured turtle and released it back into the sea.
- •This is the first recorded sighting of a male Green Sea Turtle on this coastline, a rare event as males typically avoid shores.
- •The presence of this vegetarian species, named for its green fat, offers new hope for marine biodiversity.
Why It Matters: Rare male Green Sea Turtle rescued on Raigad coast, marking a significant and hopeful marine biodiversity event.
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