Fethiye Times
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Injured Caretta caretta released back into the sea in ÃalıÅ
A Caretta caretta, which was found injured and treated, was released back into the sea in Fethiye on Thursday.
Officers of the Sea Turtle Research, Rescue and Rehabilitation Center (DEKAMER) who were monitoring the beach in ÃalıÅ, spotted the injured turtle who came ashore to nest and lay eggs.
The cut on the shell of the turtle was treated and the turtle was released back into the sea at ÃalıÅ. DEKAMER Project Assistant veterinarian Gizem Leyla Ãakmak also noted that the general condition of the 30-35 year old turtle was good.