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Rare turtle found dead on beach in southern Vietnam

Rare turtle found dead on beach in southern Vietnam

Monday, September 04, 2023, 17:20 GMT+7
Rare turtle found dead on beach in southern Vietnam
A sea turtle found dead on Bai Truoc Beach in Vung Tau City, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province. Photo: Vietnam News Agency

Sanitation workers on Monday morning discovered the carcass of a sea turtle washed ashore at Bai Truoc Beach in Vung Tau City under Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, southern Vietnam.

The sea turtle, scientifically named Chelonia Mydas, is on the government's list of endangered, precious, and rare species prioritized for protection.

The turtle, which was over 1.1 meters in length and 60 centimeters in width, was in a state of decay.

An official in the city said that the mature turtle was female and weighed about 80 kilograms.

The reptile was believed to have died a few days before being found.

A long slash was found on the turtle’s shell. 

The turtle was thought to be hurt by the propeller of a ship while it was swimming.

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