'Pawikan' released back to sea

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February 19, 2014

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A green sea turtle accidentally caught by a fisherman here was released back to the sea. Regional Executive Director Jim Sampulna of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 6 led the releasing, assisted by Lt. Col. Dominador Senador; Philippine Coast Guard Iloilo station commander. The marine turtle was caught in a fish trap set up in the waters of Sitio Lusaran, Brgy. La Paz, Nueva Valencia town.

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'Pawikan' released back to sea. (2014, February 19). Panay News, pp. 2, 14.