As many as four Olive Ridley turtles were found dead on the shores of Pudukuppam near Puducherry on Saturday. The carcasses were spotted by a resident, who alerted the Forest Department.
An official said the turtles might have washed ashore after getting hit by the propeller of a fishing boat. A post-mortem examination will be conducted to ascertain the cause of death. Though the total number of deaths this season is yet to be confirmed, efforts to spread awareness have been in full swing, he said.
About 45 km stretch of the coast of Puducherry is mainly used by the migratory turtles from December to March every year.
