Rare Peacock Soft Shell Turtle Rescued from Dinner Plate in Howrah, Returned to Wild

• A rare, 15 kg Peacock Soft Shell Turtle was rescued in Howrah district, West Bengal, after locals planned to eat it.
• The endangered turtle was found in Bholsar village, Bagnan, near the Damodar and Rupnarayan riverine areas, its natural habitat.
• Local teacher Sanjay Pramanik alerted environmental activists, including Dipankar Porel and Sanjay Roy, who intervened swiftly.
• Activists educated villagers about the illegality of harming endangered species and the health risks of consuming them.
• The rescued turtle was safely released into a local wetland by Dipankar Porel and other environmentalists.

Why It Matters: Timely intervention saved a rare turtle from consumption, highlighting wildlife protection and awareness needs.