An injured green sea turtle was observed around Monos Island on the morning of the 19th October, 2026. WEPTT Rescue Coordinator, Shiva Bagoo, was contacted in which the caller was asked to transport the specimen from Monos Island to Island Homes Boat yard, so that the animal could be handed over to @shiva_bagoo. The injured sea turtle was conveyed to the Mt. Hope Veterinary Hospital where it underwent a series of treatments over the span of one week before it was deemed fit to be released back into the ocean.
The injury sustained by the animal was due to that of a spear from a spear gun. Thankfully the spear did not penetrate the animal's lungs.
Green sea turtles are an environmentally sensitive species and are also protected under the constitution of Trinidad and Tobago. They play a vital role in our marine ecosystems.
We would like to thank the staff and students of the UWI School of Veterinary Medicine at Mt. Hope, who carried out the medical treatment, surgery and post-surgery care this turtle needed. Many of them gave their time voluntarily and went above and beyond for this animal, and we want to recognise and acknowledge that. A special thank you to Dr. Jenelle Johnson, who handled this case with great care and an overwhelming passion.
Our thanks also go to Senior Game Warden Steve Seepersad of the Forestry Division, for allowing WEPTT to take part in this rescue and for making it possible for this turtle to be cared for and returned to the wild for a long and healthy life.
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Published by WEPTT · 19 October 2026
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