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Public invited to release of rescued, rehabbed turtle
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A rescued and rehabbed green sea turtle, or honu, is heading home.
The Hawaii Marine Animal Response (HMAR) is inviting the public to see a turtle release at Fort DeRussy at 10 a.m. Saturday.
The nonprofit said that it recommends arriving at around 9:30-9:45 a.m. The release will take place near the beach volleyball courts on the Diamond Head side of the beach.
HMAR said the honu, dubbed OA-195, was found with a deep fishing line entanglement around its front flipper. It was brought to the HMAR Care Center for rehab and treatment and was recently cleared to return to the ocean.
Organizers remind the public to be respectful of the turtle by giving space to the release area and HMAR staff, helping ensure a calm and smooth release to the ocean.
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