A Captivating Spectacle: Crowd Gathers at Vietnam’s Beach to Witness the Magic of Sea Turtle Hatchlings
On Tuesday night, a local official shared exciting news with Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper: 12 baby sea turtles had hatched on the beach in Nhon Hai Commune. This was the second group of sea turtle hatchlings to emerge from their nests along this stretch of sand, with the first batch having hatched around the end of May and early June. Word spread quickly, and soon adults, children, and tourists gathered on the beach, their eyes glued to the sand as they eagerly awaited the appearance of the tiny turtles. Dung Nhan / Tuoi Tre: Children gather to witness the sea turtles hatching at Nhon Hai Commune beach in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, Vietnam, on July 9, 2024. As the first turtle hatchlings broke free from the sand, the crowd erupted in cheers and applause, with children especially captivated by the magical sight. “I was awe-struck and overjoyed to witness the turtle eggs hatch,” shared Nguyen Duy Khoa from Quy Nhon City, describing his first experience of this spec...