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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai Police rescue loggerhead sea turtle spotted struggling in Arabian Sea

Updated On: 17 August, 2026 06:32 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Mumbai Police and wildlife rescuers from RAWW rescued a rare loggerhead sea turtle spotted during a patrol in the Arabian Sea. The turtle was brought ashore, treated, and stabilised before being shifted to a sea turtle treatment centre in Dahanu (Pics/By special arrangement)

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Mumbai Police, in coordination with wildlife rescue organisation Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare (RAWW), on Sunday rescued a rare loggerhead sea turtle
Mumbai Police, in coordination with wildlife rescue organisation Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare (RAWW), on Sunday rescued a rare loggerhead sea turtle
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The turtle was spotted by a patrolling team from Yellow Gate Police Station during a routine patrol in the territorial waters of the Arabian Sea

The turtle was spotted by a patrolling team from Yellow Gate Police Station during a routine patrol in the territorial waters of the Arabian Sea

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Soon after noticing the unusual activity, the police personnel rescued the turtle and brought it ashore on their patrol boat

Soon after noticing the unusual activity, the police personnel rescued the turtle and brought it ashore on their patrol boat

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Arun Kadam and Mahesh Ithape from RAWW soon reached the spot and safely took over the turtle and it was immediately rushed it to Dr Rina Dev for treatment

Arun Kadam and Mahesh Ithape from RAWW soon reached the spot and safely took over the turtle and it was immediately rushed it to Dr Rina Dev for treatment

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Following an examination, the turtle was treated and stabilised. On further instructions from the Mangrove Cell, the turtle is being shifted to the Sea Turtle Transit Treatment Center in Dahanu, which is being managed by WCAWA

Following an examination, the turtle was treated and stabilised. On further instructions from the Mangrove Cell, the turtle is being shifted to the Sea Turtle Transit Treatment Center in Dahanu, which is being managed by WCAWA

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The coordinated rescue involved the Mumbai Police, RAWW, and the Forest Department's Mangrove Cell. The turtle is now under observation as it continues its recovery.

The coordinated rescue involved the Mumbai Police, RAWW, and the Forest Department's Mangrove Cell. The turtle is now under observation as it continues its recovery.

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