Staying up all night to save sea turtles

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http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/08/26/cnnheroes.aranda.turtles/index.html?hpt=C2

CNN said:
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (CNN) -- A lifelong nature lover, Oscar Aranda studied biology in college and knew he wanted to work somehow with animals at sea.
But he didn't find his calling until years later, when he was summoned to a beach and saw a gruesome scene that would change his life.
"I found a turtle chopped in pieces in a bucket, and its heart was still pounding," Aranda said. "[The police] needed my help to decide what to do.
"When you see how the people kill [sea turtles] and how they are just using them for their meat and eggs -- it's sad."

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Thank you for sharing that. Oscar is an amazing person :)
 

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Amazing person, good heart. Sad to see the other turtle slaughter videos. It sure does break my heart.
 

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This is my kind of human being. I just love how some people make the world a better place for animals. :) I loved the video thanks for sharing it with us Josh. I think the most important part is the education. I love how he let others release the babies so they now have a special memory. :)
 

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Lots of stupid people comments belwo the article..

A few questions: he puts the eggs in a plastic sack.. wouldnt it be better in a tray or a bucket and not to shift them around? It appears they still hatch..

When those babies are full grown.. will they go back to the beach the hatched on? or ???
 

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Very good article Josh, thanks for sharing :)
This guy is a hero, more people should be like him!
 
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