It’s Not Easy Being Green

On Tuesday, Perry, one of our fishing guides, found a beautiful green turtle. He was fishing with a guest when he saw a group of children throwing rocks at something in the water near the shore. Soon, this little guy came swimming by. Perry noticed he had been “kept” and dived in to get him.


Perry brought the turtle back to the lodge and later delivered it to his sister, who has rehabilitated turtles in the past. At least, that’s what he told me. He ensures me I can visit any time to check up on him. I really just wish he had never been caught in the first place.


Note the hole that has been drilled in his shell and the attached wire to keep him from wandering. Poor little guy.

Just another bit of “ugly” here on the island.