GEORGE TOWN: A female olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) was released back into Penang waters Monday (Nov 17) after undergoing a year-long rehabilitation following severe injuries to its front right flipper caused by entanglement in a fishing net.
The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry said the 15-year-old turtle was rescued by local fishermen in the waters off Tanjung Tokong and handed over to the Pantai Kerachut Turtle Conservation Centre for treatment and recovery.
