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Indian Coast Guard rescues entangled Olive Ridley Turtles
15/07/2024 02:23 PM | Click to read full article
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Kamla Devi successfully rescued two Olive Ridley Turtles entangled in ghost nets approximately 35 nautical miles southeast off the coast of West Bengal on July 13. While on routine patrol in the Bay of Bengal, the crew of ICGS Kamla Devi promptly responded and executed a rescue operation, ensuring the safe release of a mother-child turtle duo that was badly entangled in discarded fishing nets.