‘Turtle Man’ Yee to the rescue


Group effort: Yee (seated) with his team members who help run the hatchery.

KOTA KINABALU: In Sabah’s east coast Sandakan district lies a somewhat secluded island where centuries ago, turtle eggs and flesh were commonly consumed.

This is the lesser-known Liba-ran Island, nestled close to Sabah’s Turtle Islands Park comprising Selingan, Gulisaan and Bakungan Kecil islands.

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