Endangered Olive Ridley turtles under threat! Hundreds found dead along Puri coast

In a disturbing sight, hundreds of endangered Olive Ridley turtles were found dead along the Puri shoreline, stretching from Samuka beach to Brahmagiri and Baliharachandi.

The coastline is now littered with decomposing carcasses, triggering alarm among locals, environmentalists, and wildlife enthusiasts.

Members of the Puri Trekking Club, shocked by the magnitude of deaths, accused the Forest Department of inaction and urged the authorities to intervene immediately. Club members even took it upon themselves to bury several carcasses to prevent pollution, demanding that officials handle cleanup and disposal responsibly.

Fishermen in Baliharachandi also expressed concern over the development. Meanwhile, some environmentalists alleged that the unregulated movement of trawlers and large fis