MORONG Bataan–A female Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) rescued along the shoreline of Anvaya Cove Beach & Nature Club in Morong, Bataan, on Aug. 19, 2026, was assessed and declared fit for release.

Rescuers Nhico Lorenzo Mendoza and Rommel Crisolo safely brought the turtle to the Pawikan Conservation Center for assessment. Following evaluation, the turtle was returned to the sea and its natural habitat.

The turtle measured 30.48 centimeters in curved carapace length and 20.32 centimeters in curved carapace width.