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Loggerhead sea turtle bites five bathers in Kaštel Lukšić; Environment Ministry rules out removal

started August 12, 2026 at 6:50 PM · last changed 2d ago

Summary

A loggerhead sea turtle has bitten five bathers in Kaštel Lukšić; the Environment Ministry says it is monitoring the situation with experts but removal is not planned, as the species is strictly protected and beaches are part of its natural habitat. The Ministry recommends warnings and has issued guidance for swimmers to avoid contact and exit the water calmly if the turtle appears.

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Nakon što je u nedjelju u Kaštel Lukšiću zabilježen već peti ugriz kupača, ministrica zaštite okoliša poručila je da se situacija s glavatom želvom prati

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  • where it happenedKaštel Lukšić - mjesta gdje se kornjača pojavljuje i gdje su se dogodili ugrizi
Severity36

Total — band povišeno (20–39)

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