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WATCH: Back into the wild! Freedom the rescued turtle released at Gnejna Bay
The turtle was severely injured after being hit by a boat.

Emma Galea

Today, Freedom the rescued turtle has just been released back into the sea at Gnejna Bay after making a full recovery.

The loggerhead sea turtle has been in recovery for almost a year and three months at the Wildlife Rehab centre operated by Nature Trust – FEE Malta but was today it was finally ready to return back home.

Freedom was rescued back in June 2022 after it was found suffering from extensive injuries when it was hit with a boat’s propeller.

During its release ERA appealed to boat owners to drive carefully in order to avoid any unfortunate accidents like this one.

Good luck Freedom!

Facebook/ERA

12th September 2023


Emma Galea
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Emma Galea
Emma is a Gozitan writer who loves all things related to English literature and history. When not busy studying or writing you will either find her immersed in a fictional book or at the cinema trying to watch as many films as she possibly can!

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