According to the department’s Communications Officer, Iliesa Tora, the other turtle is injured.
“We found one turtle injured by a possible stone thrown on its shell or something heavy and dangerous...having a chance to still live.”
“Sadly the second one has gone on...found dead on the lake side. Taking the live one to Fisheries for treatment before possible release back into the sea,” Tora said.
Earlier this week, the department released 20 turtles after the public raised concerns about the state of the lagoon.
