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Turtle set free from fishing net

Wednesday 23 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment

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Turtle set free from fishing net
A photo of a turtle without a limb in Avana. The turtle's flippers are alleged to have got caught on a loose fishing line and self-amputated in time or a shark bite. Photo: THE ARIKI CREW/. 20092208

Cook Islands Turtle Conservation Society calls on local fisherman to regularly check their fishing nets.

Cook Islands Turtle Conservation Society calls on local fisherman to regularly check their fishing nets.


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