Ho Chi Minh City, June 4 -- The Phuoc Thuan Border Guard Station and competent units in Ho Tram commune, Ho Chi Minh City, on June 4 rescued a rare sea turtle caught in a fishing net and safely released it back into the sea.

Earlier the same day, fisherman Tran Phuong Nam, living in Ho Tram commune, discovered the turtle entangled in his fishing net while operating offshore. He brought the animal to the Ho Tram public beach area and promptly notified the Phuoc Thuan Border Guard Station.

Upon receiving the report, border guards arrived at the scene to assess the turtle's condition and coordinated with relevant agencies to carry out rescue measures. After determining that the animal was healthy enough to return to its natural habitat, th...