Stranded giant sea turtle rescued in Lebak, Sultan Kudarat

Environment workers collect statistics of a huge sea turtle found stranded on the coast of Barangay Tran, Lebak, Sultan Kudarat. The reptile is now under the care of the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO). Photo courtesy of Febrodin Ambag of Barangay Tran

COTABATO CITY – A giant sea turtle, found stranded on the coast of Barangay Tran, Lebak, Sultan Kudarat on Sunday, Aug. 30, is now being secured by local environment workers.

The giant turtle, measuring about 105 inches long and 91 inches wide, was found by Febrodin Ambag, a Sangguniang Kabataan council member.

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