BABY TURTLE RETURNS TO THE SEA AS CROWD CELEBRATES
WITH VID
By SALONI MATHUR
Watch this beautiful video of this adorable baby turtle being cheered by a crowd of onlookers as it makes its way to the sea.
Robert Efford, CEO of Arc of Hilo, from Hawaii, USA, shot this heartwarming video of the Hawaiian green turtle’s journey across the black sands of Punaluhu
The crowd of tourists and residents was determined to help this tiny creature complete its journey back home, guiding and encouraging it throughout.
Robert said: “Hawaiian green turtles are rigorously protected by state law, and even touching one and posting it on social media may result in a steep fine.
“It crossed my mind that even filming this baby turtle’s journey carries its risk that I was getting too close.
“But paternal instincts took over among a throng of tourists and residents alike, excited to help this little dude successfully navigate the black sand dunes and crevices before him,
“His hatched shell was located a hundred feet up from the ocean’s edge in remote southern Big Island, Hawai’i.
“This little dude survived 90 days in his mother’s nest before escaping his egg home, and instinctively, will head to the ocean, where he will face another round of obstacles.
“However, if he has a fighting chance, it’s certainly here in Punaluhu, a small shallow bay that acts as a nursery for these little ones, as evidenced by the massive, mature green turtles sunning themselves on the black sand beach around us.”
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