Warning about stranded sea turtles on Uruguayan coasts

The migration at this time of the year brings turtles to the Uruguayan coasts, although some may be sick, according to an alert known today.

Veterinarian Virginia Ferrando, of the environmental organization Karumbé, told the media Subrayado that the most certain thing is that if the turtle is on the beach “it is because it is sick.

She explained that they may have a disease or have ingested some type of garbage.

The expert urged not to touch them, not to return them to the sea, and to notify the authorities.

Karumbé counted some 50 turtles stranded in December.

Of these, 15 are in the process of rehabilitation. The others died or have recovered, according to the source.