Coffs Harbour City Council captured a photo of the turtle hatching event on Boambee Beach. Picture: CHCC
by Rachel Vercoe
It was a major day for people involved and one that will stick with them through their years on the Coffs Coast.
On Saturday, the highly anticipated Green turtle nest on Boambee beach came alive with close to a hundred hatchlings making their way to the ocean with some assistance.
“On Friday morning, volunteers discovered hatchling tracks from the nest,” ranger for National Parks and Wildlife service, Greg Wallace said.
“The next day, more hatchling tracks were seen and the baby itself was found and seen as a bit weak.
“A decision was made, with Dolphin Marine Magic vets, a turtle biologist and National Parks to excavate the nest.
Green turtle hatchlings making their way into the ocean.
Picture: Bryce Forrest
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