LAGOS NOVEMBER 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A foreign national has rescued a sea turtle from roadside traders near Eko Hotel in Lagos after purchasing the animal to prevent it from being sold and ensure its return to the ocean.
The incident was shared by a Nigerian man who said he witnessed the encounter while leaving the hotel.
According to his account, he noticed some men attempting to sell the sea turtle by the roadside when the foreigner stopped to challenge them over the trade.
The man reportedly pleaded with the traders and tried to persuade people around, including police officers, that selling the animal was wrong.
Despite initially appearing to be the only person opposing the sale, he remained determined and eventually paid the traders for the turtle, not to keep it but to secure its release.
With the assistance of a police van, the rescued animal was transported to the sea and released into its natural habitat.
Recounting the incident, the Nigerian witness praised the foreigner for intervening and giving the turtle another chance at life.
“Eventually, he paid the men for the turtle, not to own it, but to give it another chance at life. With the help of a police van, the turtle was taken back to the sea and released into its natural home,” he said.
He also urged members of the public to protect sea turtles and allow them to live freely in their natural environment, stressing that the ocean is their home.
The Sun-Nigeria
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