Boat Strike on a Green Turtle

This juvenile Green Turtle has had a terrible encounter with mankind it appears. Picked up at Shell cove by Australian Seabird Rescue team member Kay after a call from the police late on a Friday afternoon. National Parks were notified immediately as we are required to do. Due to the late hour however no rangers were available so Kay took him into care overnight to be picked up and transported to Taronga Zoo hospital by National Parks the next morning, where under their expert care he should be able to be released after repairs to the damage to his shell.

He's been out there awhile as you can see in the photo held by team member Kathryn. He has quite a bit of growth on his shell but the end result should be good. Thank you to the public for caring enough to call us.

Betty

ASR team member Kathryn holding the Green Turtle which has damage to its shell due to a boat strike.