Plastic and twine found in endangered sea turtle patient

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.พ. 2025
  • In a tale that’s all too relevant this Plastic Free July, we recently took on a sick sea turtle patient at our Auckland Zoo Vet Hospital.
    Flown in by the Department of Conservation from Ninety Mile Beach after being found by a concerned member of the public, this turtle’s shell was in the worst condition our vets had ever seen - completely wrapped in a thick blanket of moss and covered in goose barnacles that would make it difficult for a turtle to swim and indicated it had been unwell for a long time.
    Once it arrived our vet team took X-rays, bloods and set the turtle up in an intensive care unit to start the process of nursing it back to health.
    But sadly, this endangered turtle spent only two days with our Vet Hospital team before it finally succumbed to its condition. A post-mortem revealed it was emaciated with two bits of plastic found inside its intestines as well as a long piece of knotted twine and extensive sun damage to its shell.
    This is an important message for all of us to clean up our oceans and choose to reuse. We’re doing out bit with our pledge to become single-use plastic water bottle free this July.
    Learn more on our website!

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  • @AVal5856
    @AVal5856 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This was such a sad story to read about. I really wanted this beautiful, enangerous turtle to survive.
    Please recycle, Use less plastic!!!

  • @AnneSmith-mu2ph
    @AnneSmith-mu2ph 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you all so much for all you do for these beautiful animals lv Ann 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @peety6333
    @peety6333 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Thank you for caring for the turtles!

  • @GS-st9ns
    @GS-st9ns 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I'm so glad people like you are out there. Real medical equipment real treatment, not scraping hoping for viewers to like. Great job and thank you. Poor turtle didn't have a chance

  • @Dionissos1
    @Dionissos1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There should be good people everywhere so that the world can be a more livable place for all nature... You did a great job, congratulations, on behalf of humanity, I thank you...

  • @mark.e.p
    @mark.e.p 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    What a sad ending poor thing but great that you tried to save him. We all have to do our part to help the environment.

  • @janinebean4276
    @janinebean4276 6 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    Poor baby, he must have been in so much pain 😢

  • @camuscapo
    @camuscapo 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This program is great thanks for the rescue

  • @МаринаДворкович-Добролюбов-к8г

    water soil/triumph kindness !! ! cпасибо ВАМ ДОБРЫЕ ЛЮДИ!!!!!

  • @katrinanatasha360
    @katrinanatasha360 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Watching this breaks my heart, this beautiful creature never did anything to ever deserve this. HUMANS TAKE CARE OF OUR EARTH, PROTECT OUR HOME! PROTECT TYE ANIMALS, THE TREES EVERYTHING! we need to stop and think about our actions before we do things, everything we do has a effect. Try to have a good effect and not a bad heart breaking one!

  • @jiujennie
    @jiujennie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    one day, i will go to college and get a degree in zoology so i can help out turtles

    • @DesertSkiesAV
      @DesertSkiesAV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Follow that dream!

    • @mrrkkii
      @mrrkkii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      hows that going?

    • @AtomicMama42
      @AtomicMama42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Do it, make this your dream. I missed my chance. But you can do this!

    • @stephenlyall7759
      @stephenlyall7759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s a really good goal. Get talking to a zoo or sea life centre now. That could take you all over the world working with all sorts of people interested in the same things as you.

    • @krishnasinha123
      @krishnasinha123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great 👍

  • @PaulCaseyFan21
    @PaulCaseyFan21 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    He looked so sad :((( broke my heart, rip little guy

  • @cringefest7841
    @cringefest7841 6 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    Note to self. Don't read comments before the video. I thought this would be a heart warming video but it turned out bittersweet.. I respect these people very much, sad the little turtle couldn't be saved :(

  • @bushtick6082
    @bushtick6082 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Very nice lady though, genuine smile and well spoken. Keep up the good work. Hopefully many get the message.

  • @tatitunteja
    @tatitunteja 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ohh, i like her. Professional, pleasant, very informative, not overdoing. I bet shes very gentle and loving to the animals at the zoo. Go gurl.

  • @oceanbluelady7760
    @oceanbluelady7760 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Hi, I'm so sry for the turtle, how does a turtle get like that? Great job you guys! Thanks for all you do for our precious babies of the sea! Love from California!

  • @marynichols438
    @marynichols438 6 ปีที่แล้ว +580

    Was rooting for the little guy. Sorry that he didn't make it.

  • @fatemaalahmed7618
    @fatemaalahmed7618 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why would anyone dislike such a great video with meaningful purpose?!

    • @sapientum8
      @sapientum8 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Look up the word: "sociopath".

  • @BoilerBloodline
    @BoilerBloodline 6 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I’ve actually given up one of my favorite things in the world because I felt to be adding to this problem. I love to fish, but until lines & nets are made to be in some way perishable or have a short bio-degradable term I’ve stopped. I’ve always been a catch & release fisherman. Of course there have been times in which I’ve been hiking that I’ve cleaned and cooked fish. I thought I was doing enough. Then when I saw the deluge of everything pertaining to the western fishing style wash up in both tsunami’s, I had to stop.

  • @hellokitty90000
    @hellokitty90000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you for doing what you could for it :'(

  • @gloryeve229
    @gloryeve229 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for your hard work! We truly appreciate your kindness.. You are a hero..

  • @irinajuravleva2132
    @irinajuravleva2132 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Спасибо вам, что вы есть! Спасибо, что помогаете им!

  • @saxophonealto7165
    @saxophonealto7165 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks to all of you.
    👍👍👍👍🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

  • @kingwayne7051
    @kingwayne7051 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    😭😭😭😭 rip beautiful turtle 🐢 💕💕

  • @indulekhabrooks402
    @indulekhabrooks402 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so very much for caring for this beautiful turtle 🙏🏻💗🙏🏻

  • @pacificoceania5828
    @pacificoceania5828 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I appreciate what you have done to save this turtle. I like to do the same job as you are doing. Let's together save marine lives , birds and trees and others animals. They have right to live in this world like us .

  • @theaspenx1017
    @theaspenx1017 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    She has such a sweet heart. You can tell

  • @hazzyskies
    @hazzyskies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At least the little guy had much love on his final hours...🙏🏻❤️🥰

  • @jacquelinerojas9235
    @jacquelinerojas9235 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awwwe was praying for a better result. Poor little guy so sad to hear people disrespecting and putting or mother nature's creations in danger like this.

  • @Onlythezander
    @Onlythezander 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I'm crying 😭 these beautiful creatures .... Are being destroyed by us. I can't. It's too much. I love sea turtles and to see this happen. It kills

  • @MCrvngraddip2013
    @MCrvngraddip2013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Commercial or private fishing is a plight to our oceans. Thank you for all you do ❤️ RIP beautiful green sea turtle

  • @dianecelento4974
    @dianecelento4974 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful work you do.

  • @lasuperchica59
    @lasuperchica59 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is so distressing. We humans have done this to creatures who are absolute victims of our selfish disregard for their home, their lives.
    Rachel Carson was right.

  • @annsmith4739
    @annsmith4739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It breaks your heart ,poor munchkin,

  • @lrc9304
    @lrc9304 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    😥 RIP beautiful turtle 💚🐢

  • @michaelalexander9079
    @michaelalexander9079 6 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Godbless you and your team

  • @sondangaritonang6625
    @sondangaritonang6625 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much guys

  • @blackopal8611
    @blackopal8611 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm sorry we humans made you sick with our trash, which eventually killed you. We really need to do better. This is so sad.

  • @gihanmohmmed3631
    @gihanmohmmed3631 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    شكرا لإنقاذ الحيوانات الجميلة😍😍

  • @sarathl94
    @sarathl94 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hi
    You have done a great job. We ourselves spoiling the beauty of Mother nature. You will be Blessed always.

  • @bethanysweetgurl8247
    @bethanysweetgurl8247 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank God 4 vets

  • @fernando8868
    @fernando8868 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The change is surprising. Thanks for the video and for the dedication in recovery

  • @charrop2002
    @charrop2002 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    The lesson that was drilled into me as a child learning about camping was "Take only memories, leave only footprints". Seems this lesson is becoming more and more important.

  • @dianewhite132
    @dianewhite132 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so very sorry for you all, god bless your work

  • @crissyolivia3040
    @crissyolivia3040 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Remember that lady that was lost at sea and the only thing she had to hold on to was a big sea turtle that was coming up for air near her after feeding at bottom? She held on to the turtle and for days the turtle didnt dive to feed, instead it brought her ashore and swam back out and dived to feed finally.

  • @Sliferzero
    @Sliferzero 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Poor Turtle my friends. That God Bless this Peoples. Thanks.

  • @jazze63
    @jazze63 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank everything for people like you exist!

  • @rpmjember
    @rpmjember ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi we from Indonesia we respect thurtle rescue love you All and GBU

  • @shamshers5008
    @shamshers5008 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    God bless the nobel soul.
    But cheers Auckland zoo. Feels proud to be a part of Aotearoa.

  • @JesusLovesHisCreations
    @JesusLovesHisCreations ปีที่แล้ว

    😭so sad to hear tat, 😢the turtle cannot be saved, my heart sank when I heard the word “autopsy”😢such a gentle love creature died in our hands caused by our selfish acts n convenience by throwing our trash into the open sea😢

  • @joemorales6274
    @joemorales6274 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much!

  • @rajdesai671
    @rajdesai671 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    you guys do great job .for inocent animals

  • @ilganis
    @ilganis 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thank You..

  • @rayhandhafaali2101
    @rayhandhafaali2101 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you🙏🙏..respect

  • @longvuong586
    @longvuong586 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for save sea turtle. please do not stop doing this They need someone like you. god less you

  • @flormariarennerstam4886
    @flormariarennerstam4886 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ❤❤❤ Thanks for helping the animal love to you❤❤❤

  • @Royal-x2q
    @Royal-x2q 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You together, are the most beautiful women in the world. Thank you, so much. You are soul ornaments or these planet..

  • @lycettewatson4713
    @lycettewatson4713 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm feeling very sad hoped for a better outcome

  • @nrivera4380
    @nrivera4380 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Poor little thing! TU for trying to save it.

  • @esechucote52
    @esechucote52 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    good job helping them sea creatures

  • @duggydugg3937
    @duggydugg3937 ปีที่แล้ว

    you gave it comfort for its last hours.. 👍 ♥️

  • @momojai8715
    @momojai8715 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    น่าสงสารจังค่ะสู้ๆนะคะเต่าน้อย

  • @kimberlypotts9734
    @kimberlypotts9734 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Praying for the turtle

  • @koopacz
    @koopacz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    A very sad story. Unfortunately, this turtle is another human victim and his thoughtlessness.

  • @ANO-.-NYM
    @ANO-.-NYM 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm disgusted that this happens to animals, but I'm happy and hopeful that vets spend their time and career taking care of them

  • @LiliaTeresaNg
    @LiliaTeresaNg 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This breaks my heart💔💔💔😢

  • @VisualMediaProductions
    @VisualMediaProductions 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Good effort for doing what you could to save this we turtle. I believe that every month should be plastic free month to help protect sea turtles and other species in the water. Im a turtle owner (Australain Painted) and she is just so spoilt

  • @tabrez9831868221
    @tabrez9831868221 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    God bless you all, doing a great job

  • @guysolis5843
    @guysolis5843 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really dislike seeing these guys hurt and suffering. Plastic, netting, rope and plastics all left by mankind....my god, we are slowly destroying this planet, one creature at a time..

  • @nhanleky3405
    @nhanleky3405 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish I could have a chance to engage those activities like them to help many many animals in the world 😊 you know I’m a big fan of you

  • @virginiastevens3782
    @virginiastevens3782 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry too hear this, bless him .✝️🙏❤️

  • @timothysmith2724
    @timothysmith2724 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for trying either way :)

  • @glennusher4160
    @glennusher4160 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great GREAT Work.. We really need people like your..

  • @Lifeonthetrail
    @Lifeonthetrail 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ty for everything you do!

  • @babyyhoneyy7241
    @babyyhoneyy7241 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rest in an amazing cruel free paradise baby

  • @andjarinkgustilasessio
    @andjarinkgustilasessio 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bless you guys

  • @ChasingMayzie
    @ChasingMayzie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Aw, I wanted a happy ending! But reality is always the best. It's awful the way the oceans are polluted. :(

  • @vb7668
    @vb7668 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God be with you and your loved ones, amen.

  • @moxiee216
    @moxiee216 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So sad for this little guy. 😔

  • @didirtybitch
    @didirtybitch 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Poor animals..

  • @omicrom3111
    @omicrom3111 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your job,

  • @nenaj1
    @nenaj1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Poor baby 😭 ❤🐢

  • @claudettelacasee5307
    @claudettelacasee5307 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bravos , merci 👍🏽👍🏽💚💜

  • @planetarygo11
    @planetarygo11 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love ur work... Real heroes.

  • @parulianhutabarat1933
    @parulianhutabarat1933 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    senang penyu laut akhirnya bersih dr kerang benalu..salut tim Auckland Zoo.

  • @КонстантинСердюков-т5з
    @КонстантинСердюков-т5з 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Молодцы !!!!!!

  • @conghungnguyen1894
    @conghungnguyen1894 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love your job. Please don't stop. Best wishes to you.

  • @sherrycl5980
    @sherrycl5980 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't know what kind of people will dislike these video, if it does, make sure you leave no trace on the beach or the ocean.

  • @DouglasOswald-p5q
    @DouglasOswald-p5q 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Poor little turtle it makes me feel bad it died from the barnicals I would love to be apart of helping rescue the turtles

  • @OkieTeacher918
    @OkieTeacher918 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This makes me wanna cry 🥺💔

  • @budgiessx7781
    @budgiessx7781 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So sad how us human slowly killing our ocean. Turtle can live long and out live most humans. I really oneday we all can help the ocean before its really too late

  • @bettybetish
    @bettybetish 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh poor baby... she looks so sad... poor :(

  • @TSPH1992
    @TSPH1992 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Press F for the deceased turtle

  • @MarceloPereira-esquivel
    @MarceloPereira-esquivel 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Me gusta mucho ela trabajo de usted lá natureza es muy importante gracias

  • @saturnq
    @saturnq 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seeing this kind of stuff breaks my heart. When the hell will our governments work together to end unnecessary disposable plastic use? When will oil and agriculture and fishing companies be given a hard line NO NO NO to activities that are killing our planet? Who the hell wants to have kids and continue to live in a stinking polluted planet? God save us because apparently there are enough people on this earth who refuse to do the right thing. God bless these hospitals and rescue groups who are on the front lines seeing this devastation every day.

  • @vinaydiwakar8207
    @vinaydiwakar8207 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So sad for turtle . but still certain humans care for these beings is great

  • @davidchau1147
    @davidchau1147 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @ТатьянаБыкова-и4ь
    @ТатьянаБыкова-и4ь 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Я раньше думала, что они тянут, оказывается находясь в пресной воде 5 дней, эти все отмирают черепахе вреда нет и все очищается легче.

  • @Grimmarox
    @Grimmarox 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This makes me sad. My niece has a tortoise and I never knew much about them till then. Now it seems these creatures are affected by the plastic that is in the water.

  • @remaalawi
    @remaalawi 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So heart breaking