A local sailor, Greg Mifsud, came across a trapped turtle whilst out on a boat with some of his friends.
The turtle was trapped in a bundle of nylon, which the group quickly removed using a knife. The turtle, who had already seemingly lost limbs to previous incidents, was released back into the sea safely.
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Greg expressed his sadness at spotting even more debris out at sea whilst on their boat trip.
Local wildlife rescue NGOs also encourage anyone who comes across hurt animals to contact them for further assistance.
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