Rescued greenback turtle makes remarkable recovery

Fortunate recovery: Gaya about to be released into the sea.

KOTA KINABALU: A rescued greenback turtle named Gaya made its way back to the open sea after being nursed back to health from the brink of death.

Thanks to the care of a team of marine biologists at the Gaya Island Resort, the turtle was released from Malahom Bay at Gaya Island, a ten-minute boat ride from the city here yesterday.