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Dead green turtle found after suspected boat-propeller strike at Sura Beach

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

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  • A green turtle measuring about 45 centimeters long and 40 centimeters wide was found dead at Pantai Sura in Kuala Sura, Terengganu.
  • Observations of injuries to its shell suggested that a boat propeller caused its death, and the carcass was buried.

A green turtle was found dead on the coast of Pantai Sura in Kuala Sura, Terengganu, with injuries to its shell believed to have been caused by a boat propeller.

The turtle measured about 45 centimeters long and 40 centimeters wide. It had already died when it was discovered yesterday afternoon, and its carcass was later buried.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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