Among the quiet waters of the port of Gioia Tauroa rescue operation wrote a story of hope and love for the sea. A marine turtle of the species Caretta Carettain an evident state of difficulty, was saved thanks to the promptness of the Coast guard and to the collaboration of the port community.
The report came from some port operators, worried about the animal, who promptly notified the operations center of the Port Authority of Gioia Tauro. The intervention of the MOTOVETTA CP 827whose crew, despite the numerous attempts, was not immediately able to recover the turtle, still vigorous enough to be sfissed repeatedly.
Determined to save her, the military asked the Local mooring groupwhich, with a small boat, finally managed to rescue the specimen, leading him safely to the dock.
The turtle, baptized affectionately “Joy”By the youngest staff of the Coast Guard, was entrusted to the care of the Marine Turtles Recovery Center of Brancaleone (RC). It is an adult female, about 80 cm long and 45 cm wide, about 30-35 years old. The initial investigations revealed the probable presence of an ingested Palangaro hook, making a delicate surgery necessary.
There Coast Guard of Gioia Tauro He confirmed the willingness to reimpire “joy” at sea once the care is completed. Today’s episode testifies to the importance of synergy between authorities, associations and citizens in the protection of marine fauna.
Finally, the Coast Guard renews the invitation to all fishermen, professionals and sportsmen, to use permitted fishing tools and supervise that our sea continues to be a safe environment for all its creatures.