The release of a green turtle (chelonia mydas), became the central event of the commemoration of the National Biodiversity Day by the Regional Autonomous Corporation of La Guajira. Säwäiru as the environmental authority officials affectionately called her, was rescued in recent days in the Villa Fátima neighborhood of the Riohacha District by an environmental hero, while fishermen tried to sacrifice it; Knowing the importance that the species plays in the ecosystem and the alert for its extinction, he handed it over to the environmental group of the National Police, which immediately coordinated with Corpoguajira and the Casa Ecológica Foundation to take the necessary measures..

The individual was transported to a turtle farm located in the Palomino district where she was subjected to a strict rehabilitation protocol given the conditions in which she was found., its front fins were mistreated at the time of capture.

With a weight of 150 kilograms, 1.52 cm long and 86 cm wide and with 30 Approximately years old, Säwäiru becomes one of the few male specimens seen on the coasts of Riohacha that meet these characteristics..

Corpoguajira in its responsibility and commitment to the fauna and flora of the department of La Guajira, advances actions in pursuit of the conservation of critically endangered species, vulnerable and danger in general.