Richards Bay stranding of critically endangered turtle increases concerns

In the latest marine stranding in Richards Bay, a gravely injured hawksbill turtle was rescued by a party of Good Samaritans at Tuzi Gazi Waterfront on Thursday.

The critically endangered turtle was sporting a deep neck wound; the blood and hanging flesh initially appearing like plastic wrapped around its neck as it attempted to swim and surface for air.

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