After being saved from certain death by a 10-year-old girl in Qawra around two months ago, a baby turtle by the name of ‘Shelly’ has been returned to Maltese waters.
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Spending two months in recovery by antibiotics with Nature Trust after being caught in a plastic sack amid in a bed of rocks in Qawra, Shelly was finally returned to her rightful home. The turtle suffered from injuries and a chest infection as a result of the incident on 1st june.
Passers-by and people in the area rejoiced as the Loggerhead turtle dashed from the sandy bay into the water, where she soon enough disappeared.
Anyone finding injured or distressed turtles is urged to report them to Nature Trust on 9999 9505 and bring the turtle to bay until help arrives. You can also help turtles under rehab or wildlife rescues by adopting them; contact [email protected] for more info.
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