A recent article in the Phuket Gazette reported on two stories regarding the local turtle populations. One Green Turtle and one Olive Ridley Turtle were rescued in June when they were found in different places around Phuket with 'fishing equipment' causing them real problems.
Both turtles had to undergo 'flipperectomies', but both seem to be doing well. The Green Turtle, named Sui and a very healthy 75kg, is expected to be released in a few months time in the area where she was found. Unfortunately the little Olive Ridley, named Hope and only 13kg, is having bouyancy issues, which I'm sure all divers can appreciate.
For now it's thought that both specimens should eventually be fine in the wild with a little assistance in their time of need. Fingers crossed everyone.
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