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Amazing: Turtles back on Mumbai beach after 20 years!

Afroz Shah, who led the clean up of Mumbai’s Versova Beach in the north-western suburb of Andheri, tweeted lovely visuals of Olive Ridley turtles by the hundreds occupying the now clean sands

By NH Web Desk
Photo courtesy: Twitter.com/AfrozShah1
Photo courtesy: Twitter.com/AfrozShah1 Baby Olive Ridley turtles on Mumbai’s Versova Beach in Andheri West

Afroz Shah, who led hundreds of Mumbaikars in a successful effort to clean up Mumbai’s Versova Beach in the north-western suburb of Andheri West, on Thursday tweeted lovely visuals of a startling sight—Olive Ridley turtles by the hundreds occupying the now clean sands of Versova!

“Fantastic news for Mumbai . We got back Olive Ridley Sea Turtle after 20 years. Historic moment Nested and Hatched at our beach. We facilitate their journey to ocean. Constant cleaning helps marine species. Marine conservation centre needed at @versova beach”, tweeted Shah.

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Mumbaikars have been expressing their delight on social media. Mumbai Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam extended a warm welcome to Mumbai’s newest denizens. “A warm welcome to the latest migrants at #VersovaBeach, Mumbai. They are the loveliest guests in our city. God knows from where they have arrived. Congratulations to @AfrozShah1 for becoming host of these beautiful turtles.

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