In a heartwarming turn of events, Cheetah the turtle, a resident at the Wildlife Rehab Project, was released back into the wild today.

Cheetah's journey began on the 5th of December 2022, when a concerned boater named Noel noticed her inability to dive and promptly alerted the Wildlife Rescue Team Malta. It was soon discovered that Cheetah had ingested plastic, leading to a severe internal infection.

With diligent care and immediate administration of medication, Cheetah's health gradually improved under the watchful eye of the project's veterinarian. Last week, the green light was given for Cheetah's long-awaited return to her natural habitat.

The Wildlife Rescue Team Malta thanked a number of parties for their unwavering support including the Green Diplomacy Network, which includes the Irish Embassy, German Embassy, Embassy for the USA, French Embassy, Embassy for the Netherlands, and the British High Commission in Malta.

Students from several schools who had adopted Cheetah also participated in the joyous release, including St. Joan Antide, San Gwann Primary, Sacred Heart, St. Aloysius College, Mqabba Primary, Senglea Primary, and Siggiewi Primary.

The organisation notes that it is crucial to remember that all animals rescued by them are protected species and keeping them as pets is illegal in Malta.

Donations to the project are greatly appreciated by the organisation and can be made through bank transfer or Revolut transfer using their provided Wildlife IBAN.