Overview
- A local family in Mandoli spotted the large Indian flapshell turtle struggling near a polluted water body and alerted Wildlife SOS.
- The NGO’s Rapid Response Unit secured the animal with minimal stress and moved it to a Delhi transit facility for evaluation.
- Examination found only minor abrasions likely caused by nearby asphalt and debris, and the turtle was released into a suitable habitat.
- Wildlife SOS leaders praised the family’s quick action and urged continued public vigilance to help urban wildlife in distress.
- The Indian flapshell turtle is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN and protected under Schedule I in India, with urban pollution and habitat loss cited as key threats.