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Indonesia frees 20 green sea turtles after Bali smuggling raid

Original: Indonesia returns 20 green sea turtles to the ocean after Bali smuggling raid

Indonesian authorities have released 20 green sea turtles back into the ocean after rescuing them from a smuggling operation in Bali. The turtles, a protected species often targeted for meat and traditional ceremonies, were returned to the wild following the raid. The rescue is being widely covered as a rare conservation win against the illegal wildlife trade in the region.

Why now: A successful anti-smuggling raid and rescue of endangered turtles is drawing broad international news coverage.

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