KORA

Back in April we were lucky to witness the rehabilitation of a beautiful female Olive Ridley turtle, whose rescue we documented whilst staying at The Seraya in Komodo National Park.

WE SPOTTED THE TURTLE TRAPPED ON THE SURFACE, WITH HER FINS TANGLED IN THE NET.

THE GIANT GHOST NET WHERE SHE WAS TRAPPED ON THE SURFACE BEING SAFELY REMOVED FROM THE OCEAN.

The poor turtle was trapped in a giant ghost net and without assistance would have faced certain death from sun exposure and starvation. She was cut free from the net which had tangled around her fins, yet it soon became clear she was unable to dive and was in great distress, so the decision was made to bring her back to shore to create a rehab tank for her to regain strength and have a much needed rest before attempting to return her to the ocean.

UPON ARRIVAL A MAKESHIFT FRESHWATER TANK TO COMBAT HER EXTREME DEHYDRATION.

HAVING HER FIRST MEAL OF SQUID FROM THE NEARBY FISHING VILLAGE.

NEW DIGS - HER UPGRADED TANK WHERE SALTWATER WAS INTRODUCED AND PROVIDING SPACE TO DRIFT AROUND.

She was successfully released a week later back to the bay where she was found; her rescuers named her Kora.

THE TURTLE WAS INSPECTED AND DETAILS LOGGED BY WWF OFFICIALS BEFORE BEING RELEASED BACK INTO THE WILD.