Turtle killed in MOALBOAL, Cebu
A sea turtle was found dead in Moalboal, Cebu with a gunshot wound in its neck. The photos of this dead turtle has gone viral and people condemned those who killed it. It was posted in facebook last November 29, 2017 and caught the attention of the netizens and other public officials including the DENR.
Facebook Post by Kalle Epp:
We have found a dead turtle this morning at the coral reef near Sampanguita, not far from our dive shop. With by all means looks like a spear gun wound in the neck. We are outraged!
Since several weeks we have seen an increase in people, local and foreign, coming to Moalboal for spear gun hunting as a sport and reported this to authorities. The turtle killed is one of the green sea turtles which are a major tourist attraction, protected by national and local laws. We appeal to officials to investigate the illegal poaching activities and senseless slaughtering of protected marine life for sport in Moalboal.
We offer our full support in the investigation and protection of Moalboal's marine life.The turtle is handed over to local authorities for determine the exact cause of death.
A sea turtle was found dead in Moalboal, Cebu with a gunshot wound in its neck. The photos of this dead turtle has gone viral and people condemned those who killed it. It was posted in facebook last November 29, 2017 and caught the attention of the netizens and other public officials including the DENR.
Facebook Post by Kalle Epp:
We have found a dead turtle this morning at the coral reef near Sampanguita, not far from our dive shop. With by all means looks like a spear gun wound in the neck. We are outraged!
Since several weeks we have seen an increase in people, local and foreign, coming to Moalboal for spear gun hunting as a sport and reported this to authorities. The turtle killed is one of the green sea turtles which are a major tourist attraction, protected by national and local laws. We appeal to officials to investigate the illegal poaching activities and senseless slaughtering of protected marine life for sport in Moalboal.
We offer our full support in the investigation and protection of Moalboal's marine life.The turtle is handed over to local authorities for determine the exact cause of death.
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