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Schnauzerjoy · 05-07-2009, 05:10 PM

Here is a story from Amigoe.

It is really heartwarming to see so many people go to so much effort for a single animal.

Wish I could have been there to help.

So big Kudos to all who helped.

http://www.amigoe.com/artman/publish/artikel_56199.php

Carsten

*Arubalisa* · 05-07-2009, 06:42 PM

Yes, for sure a happy story!

This account of the story http://batibleki.visitaruba.com/2009/05/07/successful-leatherback-save/, as well as nice big photo of the turtle and rescuers, gives a better idea of the location where this happened. The mention of Druif beach in the Amigo story was obviously erroneous.

*Arubalisa* · 05-07-2009, 07:32 PM

http://www.aruba.com/news/general-news/dramatic-rescue-of-leatherback-sea-turtle-at-tierra-del-sol/

Arubaguy · 05-07-2009, 09:07 PM

One very lucky turtle she was lucky somebody spotted her!!. Nice to see help came very quickly and effectively they saved this turtles life. Congrats to all that helped.

danadog56 · 05-07-2009, 10:51 PM

What a wonderful story...especially with a happy ending....except, what happens to the babies when they hatch and can't make it out to sea ????? I someone watching so they can help them ????

*Arubalisa* · 05-07-2009, 11:39 PM

Michele, the babies take approximately 2 months to hatch. I think the turtle "helpers" interfere as little as possible with the hatchlings, but I could be wrong. Poor things have such a low survival rate.

If anyone ever gets to the east coast of Florida there is a wonderful organization- Loggerhead Marinelife Center of Juno Beach - Sea Turtle Hospital http://www.marinelife.org/ You are able to see the turtles up close while they are being nursed back to health.

Eagle Beach Boy · 05-08-2009, 01:52 PM

I just received a note from the manager and he will have photos when they hatch. There are two turtle nests in front of the AM right now.

http://ambrcam.stardotcams.com/

lizzardo · 05-08-2009, 07:14 PM

The turtle group here is excellent. They really know what they are doing - i'm sure that if they don't have a plan already for the babies - they are researching
with other turtle groups what to do.

*Andrea J.* · 05-09-2009, 08:49 AM

thanks G
love to see the photos

andrea

05-07-2009, 05:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Schnauzerjoy Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: My swimming pool with a 7/7 or in my boat with a fishing rod looking in at Malmok. Posts: 276	Turtle Story, puts a smile on my face Here is a story from Amigoe. It is really heartwarming to see so many people go to so much effort for a single animal. Wish I could have been there to help. So big Kudos to all who helped. http://www.amigoe.com/artman/publish/artikel_56199.php Carsten Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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05-07-2009, 06:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,114 Images: 167	Yes, for sure a happy story! This account of the story http://batibleki.visitaruba.com/2009/05/07/successful-leatherback-save/, as well as nice big photo of the turtle and rescuers, gives a better idea of the location where this happened. The mention of Druif beach in the Amigo story was obviously erroneous. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,114 Images: 167	http://www.aruba.com/news/general-news/dramatic-rescue-of-leatherback-sea-turtle-at-tierra-del-sol/ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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Arubaguy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 11	One very lucky turtle she was lucky somebody spotted her!!. Nice to see help came very quickly and effectively they saved this turtles life. Congrats to all that helped. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-07-2009, 10:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,619 Images: 13	What a wonderful story...especially with a happy ending....except, what happens to the babies when they hatch and can't make it out to sea ????? I someone watching so they can help them ???? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Okay, so here we go again,,,,,,10 months and counting.....

05-07-2009, 11:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,114 Images: 167	Michele, the babies take approximately 2 months to hatch. I think the turtle "helpers" interfere as little as possible with the hatchlings, but I could be wrong. Poor things have such a low survival rate. If anyone ever gets to the east coast of Florida there is a wonderful organization- Loggerhead Marinelife Center of Juno Beach - Sea Turtle Hospital http://www.marinelife.org/ You are able to see the turtles up close while they are being nursed back to health. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

05-08-2009, 01:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Eagle Beach Boy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eagle Beach Posts: 461	Turtle Nests at the AM I just received a note from the manager and he will have photos when they hatch. There are two turtle nests in front of the AM right now. http://ambrcam.stardotcams.com/ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ "El Muchacho De Eagle Beach" *Eagle Beach Boy* *Ontario, Canada*

05-08-2009, 07:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
lizzardo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 839	The turtle group here is excellent. They really know what they are doing - i'm sure that if they don't have a plan already for the babies - they are researching with other turtle groups what to do. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ House for sale in Arashi - reduced for quick sale http://arashibeachhouse.com Aruba Kitten Rescue www.arubakitten.org

05-09-2009, 08:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,030 Images: 74	thanks G love to see the photos andrea Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.