Rescue of Stranded Sea Turtle Captured on Video in Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo — A video circulating on social media captured the emotional moment when civil protection personnel freed a white turtle that had become stranded on a beach in Isla Mujeres.
The incident was recorded by a beachgoer after a group of children playing on the sand discovered the turtle trapped among the rocks when their ball rolled near the water.
The children immediately called for help, and civil protection officers arrived to carry out the necessary maneuvers to free the animal. In the video, rescuers can be seen carefully wrapping a rope around the turtle to move it and pull it out from between the stones. After several attempts, they succeeded and returned the turtle to the sea.
Onlookers cheered as the turtle swam away. The white turtle, also known as the green sea turtle, is one of the largest species found along Mexico’s coasts, measuring up to 1.93 meters (6.3 feet) and weighing more than 235 kilograms (518 pounds).
Local authorities urged beachgoers and fishermen to prioritize the care and preservation of this species, which is listed as endangered. They called on anyone who finds stranded turtles to report them immediately.
Ana Reyes covers environmental policy, conservation initiatives, infrastructure projects, and political developments across the Yucatán Peninsula for Riviera Maya News & Events. She reports on issues from sargassum management and reef conservation to the Maya Train, coastal development, and state and federal policy affecting Quintana Roo and the broader peninsula.Ana has covered environmental and political news since 2023, tracking key developments in Mexico's environmental regulations, coral reef protection, coastal zone management, and the intersection of tourism development with conservation efforts. Her reporting spans from Cancun's hotel zone to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and the culturally significant regions of the Yucatán interior.Ana is fluent in English and Spanish, and draws from a wide range of sources including government environmental agencies, conservation organizations, academic researchers, and local community leaders to provide balanced, well-sourced coverage. She is particularly focused on how environmental policy decisions affect the daily lives of residents and the long-term sustainability of the region.For story tips: ana@rivieramayanews.mx
