Dead Body of Endangered Species 'Pureunbadageobuk' Found in Jeju

A police officer from Jeju Maritime Police Station is inspecting the carcass of a green sea turtle. Photo by Jeju Maritime Police

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters (Jeju) Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] A carcass of an endangered species, the green sea turtle, was found in Jeju.

According to the Jeju Maritime Police Station, on the 11th at around 3:48 PM, they received a report from a resident about a turtle caught in a fishing line near the Sinheung Breakwater in Jocheon-eup, Jeju City. Upon arrival at the scene, they confirmed a green sea turtle estimated to have been dead for 4 to 5 days.

The dead green sea turtle measured 75 cm in length, 50 cm in width, and weighed approximately 30 kg. There were no visible signs of illegal capture, so it was handed over to the local government office of Jocheon-eup, the jurisdictional authority.

A representative from the Jeju Maritime Police Station stated, “The green sea turtle is the only species belonging to the family Cheloniidae and is classified as an endangered species. It is currently protected in most countries, including South Korea.” They added, “Collection, harm, slaughter, and capture are prohibited, so if you find a carcass, please report it immediately to the maritime police.”

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