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Last month after Storm Ciaran a loggerhead turtle was rescued and we are pleased to say from just over 800g without Barnacles that Barnacle Bill is now over 1200g’s in weight
We have two out of the three parts of the CITES paperwork required for her travel and she is doing well.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We are still clearing up after Storm Ciaran at the GSPCA, but we are pleased to give some amazing news on Barnacle Bill.”
“When Barnacle Bill she weighed over 1200g’s with her barnacles attached and 800g’s without them.”
You have likely seen the story of Barnacle Bill who was rescued earlier today at Chouet.
To see the full story please visit - https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/barnacle-bill-loggerhead-sea-turtle-one-casualties-gspca-storm-ciaran
After arriving at the GSPCA just after 930am this morning local vet and President of the GSPCA popped in with some of his team from the Vetcare Centres to provide Barnacle Bill which much needed treatment.
Earlier this month the GSPCA had a very large turtle recued after being handed into Les Eturs Veterinary Centre.
The reptile was found in Castel earlier this mont and the GSPCA have been trying to find the owner and we are delighted to say that today was the magical day that ‘Tilly as she is named was reunited.
Will Domaille GSPCA staff member said “The turtle was found in Castel and it was great to hand her back to her owners today.”
“We actually have quite a few musk turtles at the GSPCA in need of homes and anyone interested please do get in touch with us.”
We are pleased to announce that Olivia the loggerhead turtle was successfully released back to the wild today at lunch time.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We have just had a message and pictures sent from Gran Canaria saying that Olivia the loggerhead turtle is back in the wild."
"Olivia was released by the team from Centro de Recuperación de Fauna Silvestre an the south east of Gran Canaria on a beach called Playa El Burrero."
The GSPCA are excited to report that Olivia the loggerhead turtle is doing extremely well in Gran Canaria and will be released back to the wild at 12.30pm today.
On Thursday, 28th July 2016 the GSPCA undertook one of its biggest moves, the last stage in the rescue and rehabilitation of Olivia.
Olivia, a large loggerhead turtle, finally traveled south at the end of July to complete the rehabilitation process prior to release in the warm waters off Gran Canaria which has been taking place over the last month.
We are pleased to report that Olivia the loggerhead turtle is doing extremely well in Gran Canaria.
On Thursday, 28th July 2016 the GSPCA undertook one of its biggest moves, the last stage in the rescue and rehabilitation of Olivia.
Olivia, a large loggerhead turtle, is finally traveled south to complete the rehabilitation process prior to release in the warm waters off Gran Canaria.
The GSPCA staff have just said their last farewells to Olivia the loggerhead turtle as they head home to Guernsey.
After 5 months of care Olivia is now in a pool at the Centro de Recuperación de Fauna Silvestre de Tafira.
Earlier this morning Olivia was placed in a large pool at their rescue centre in Gran Canaria and she has already made herself at home.
Olivia will likely only be at the rescue in Las Palmas for a very short period as they feel she is ready for release after the care of the fantastic team at the GSPCA.
This Thursday, 28th July 2016 the GSPCA undertakes one of its biggest moves, the last stage in the rescue and rehabilitation of Olivia.
Olivia, a large loggerhead turtle, is finally traveling south to complete the rehabilitation process prior to release in the warm waters off Gran Canaria.
Olivia, who nearly died back in March was found in cold shock on a wintery beach on the west coast of Guernsey. If the GSPCA had not been alerted and been able to rescue her quickly she would have surely died.