Authorities release 4 sea turtles that were in captivity in Playa Grande de Luperón
PUERTO PLATA.- Four sea turtles that were in captivity inside a pool in a businessman’s house, were released in Playa Grande of the municipality of Luperón.
These animals were rescued from captivity by park rangers and workers attached to the protected area Luperón Bay Wildlife Refuge, which Pablo Rodríguez manages.
After confirming the welfare state of these species that belong to the family of chelonioideos (Chelonioidea), they were released in open waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Sea turtles are protected by national and international laws because these reptiles are in danger of extinction.
It was specified that the four sea turtles were released in the presence of the provincial director of the Environment in Puerto Plata, Danilo Morrobel, and the president of the City Council of Luperón, Douglas Pichardo.
Source: Puerto Plata Digital
July 27, 2019
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