A 56-KILOGRAM female green sea turtle was rescued on May 2, 2025, in Samal Island after being found weak and floating by the Coast Guard Station Island Garden City of Samal (CGS-Igacos), in coordination with the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA). The turtle was discovered along Purok 5, Brgy. Tagpopongan in Babak District, Igacos. The rescue was carried out through the collaboration of the Coast Guard Marine Environmental Protection Emergency Response Unit (MEP ERU-Igacos), Brgy, Tagpopongan officials, the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro-Igacos), and the City Veterinarian’s Office.

Patumbon, R. G. G. (2025, May 5). Green sea turtle rescued. SunStar Davao, p. 4.