This accountant in Kenya has dedicated himself to rescuing sea turtles

Wilson Saro and the Local Ocean Conservation group rescue sea turtles that have been caught in fishermen's nets. They then release them back into the marine park or treat injured ones at a rescue center until they are fit. Photos: Brian Inganga/AP

As soon as he gets a call from a fisherman who’s accidentally caught a turtle off Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastline, Local Ocean Conservation’s Fikiri Kiponda jumps into his car to save it.

The work is far removed from the 44-year-old’s previous career as an accountant. He now dedicates himself to protecting endangered turtles that face multiple threats – from pollution to being sold for food, traditional medicinal purposes or the making of jewellery.