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Incredible turtle journey 3500 km across Arabian Sea nearly hits Oman before returning home
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Published on 7 May 2026

She made it close to Oman, then turned back
An Olive Ridley turtle named Dhaval Lakshmi stunned wildlife experts after completing an extraordinary 3,500 km trek across the Arabian Sea. Once rehabilitated for injuries, she traveled far beyond the usual coastal range, even nearing Oman’s shoreline, before returning to Indian waters. The feat highlights both her resilience and the success of rescue and rehabilitation efforts.
- Dhaval Lakshmi covered about 3500 km across the Arabian Sea
- She nearly reached Oman’s coast before heading back
- The journey followed successful rehabilitation after injuries
- Her route went farther than other tagged turtles
Read the full story at The Economic Times
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