Royal Navy divers save turtle from drowning

SHIP'S CREW SPOTTED CREATURE IN DISTRESS WHILE IN THE GULF

-  KATIE TIMMS

ROYAL Navy divers rescued a stricken turtle after eagle-eyed shipmates spotted the creature in distress as their ship patrolled the Gulf.

Crew of minehunter HMS Bangor jumped into the water to remove fishing nets which had wrapped around the turtle, impeding its progress.

Beyond being alert to potential dangers and threats wherever they operate, bridge teams on Royal Navy warships are also trained to look out for marine life wherever they operate, and to minimise any possible impact a ship's actions might have.

In this instance, navigator Lieutenant Sean Harvey spotted the turtle and alerted Bangor's dive team, out in one of the warship's small boats and on alert to disarm or blow up underwater bombs and mines.