Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- A critically injured loggerhead turtle, one of the rarest turtle species recorded along Sri Lanka's coastline, has been released back into the sea after a year of treatment at a sea turtle conservation centre in Urawatta, Ambalangoda.Sri Lanka Travel

The turtle, scientifically known as Caretta caretta, was rescued after becoming entangled in a fishing net, which caused injuries to all four of its limbs. It was brought to the conservation centre, operated by local fishermen in the Urawatta area, where it received treatment for approximately one year. After making a full recovery, the turtle was released into the sea off Urawatta beach. The release took place in the presence of foreign tourists visiting the conservati...