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We spotted this turtle from the boat, struggling on the surface. When we came back to check on it, it tried to dive but exhaustion and buoyancy from the ghost n...
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We spotted this turtle from the boat, struggling on the surface. When we came back to check on it, it tried to dive but exhaustion and buoyancy from the ghost net and plastic she had in tow made it impossible. We brought her to the surface to find the net choking her. She struggled until we cut it away and then she relaxed as we removed the rest from her flippers and shell before swimming away unharmed.
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Mumsley July 13, 2019
So glad this story had a happy ending. Thank you for not only raising awareness on a very important issue through your art but also for being in the right place at the right time!
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