Green Sea Turtle Stranded on Shore, Penghu Coast Guard and Ocean Conservation Administration Help it Return to the Sea

Central News Agency, Penghu County, 22nd - The 7th Coastal Patrol Corps of the Coast Guard Administration discovered a protected green sea turtle unexpectedly stranded on the shore of Niutowei in Chikan, Penghu, during a coastal patrol this morning. As the green sea turtle had no external injuries and showed good activity, it was released back into the wild in coordination with the rising tide.

The 7th Coastal Patrol Corps of the Kinmen-Matsu-Penghu Branch of the Coast Guard Administration stated that at approximately 6:43 AM today, personnel from the Chikan Security Checkpoint in Baisha discovered a live sea turtle stranded on the beach at Niutowei during a coastal patrol.

The 7th Coastal Patrol Corps immediately contacted the Ocean Conservation Administration to investigate. Preliminary identification confirmed the species as a green sea turtle. It was confirmed that the turtle had no external injuries, was quite active, and its vital signs were stable. In coordination with the high tide, it was released back into the sea at Chikan Beach.

The 7th Coastal Patrol Corps stated that the stranded green sea turtle was about 54 cm long and 42 cm wide, and was in good condition.

The 7th Coastal Patrol Corps stated that protecting marine resources and ecological diversity is a core mission of the Coast Guard Administration. The public is urged to immediately call the '118' Coast Guard hotline if they find whales, dolphins, or sea turtles in distress or stranded on the coast. The Coast Guard will dispatch personnel immediately to assist and jointly protect precious marine resources. (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150422