Meet Moofushi, Another Juvenile Ghost Net Victim
Moofushi was sent to us by sea plane from Constance Moofushi Resort in Ari Atoll. She is a juvenile olive ridley turtle.
Intake Date: 21st March 2019
Length: 39 cm
Weight: 4.4 kg
Status: Released 12th April 2019
Moofushi has been adopted by Natasha Andrade
Moofushi
Moofushi recovering
Detail of Moofushi’s injury
Moofushi at the Rescue Centre
When Moofushi arrived, her front right flipper was just barely still attached. The humeral bone was completely cut. We had no option but to amputate her flipper. She recovered well from surgery and was released as soon as her stitches were out.
