Macrocephaly turtle weighing 100 kg rescued in Tamil Nadu, later released into sea

The turtle was rescued from the Mandapam seashore.

The forest department officials on Monday released 100 kg Macrocephaly turtle into the sea in Ramanathapuram district.

The image shows the Macrocephaly turtle being released into the sea. (ANI)

The turtle was washed ashore by the sea range on Mandapam seashore.

The turtle was rescued alive and released into the sea with the help of the Wildlife Sanctuary and the forest ranger today, officials said.