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Community Environment Tulum

Tulum Firefighters Rescue Green Turtle That Fell Into Swimming Pool

Firefighters carry a green sea turtle on a board across the beach toward the ocean in Tulum

Tulum, Quintana Roo — Firefighters rescued a green sea turtle that fell into a swimming pool at the Caleta Tankah beach club in Tulum, managing to return the animal to the ocean.

The turtle was the second of its kind to end up in a pool in the municipality, according to Gabriel Castillo, head of the Tulum Marine Turtle Protection and Conservation Program.

Crews placed a board under the heavy reptile and carried it across the beach, past the sargasso, to the water, where it was released.

Before that, a biologist examined the turtle to confirm it had not been injured.

By Ana Reyes

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