During a recent visit, the German Navy were doing manoeuvres around Mahé in their Lynx Helicopter and inadvertently saved some turtles.
To hear the locals tell it, the suspected poachers who have been hanging around the south of the island since the beginning of October, turned tail and ran after the Germans circled them repeatedly that morning.
To hear the locals tell it, the suspected poachers who have been hanging around the south of the island since the beginning of October, turned tail and ran after the Germans circled them repeatedly that morning.
The Germans are watching you, photo Donn du Preez
At least for that day, their illegal operation was closed down.
Vielen Dank meine Herren, I declare you all Honorary Turtle Conservation Officers!!