For the second time this month, an olive ridley turtle attempted to nest on Juhu beach, only to be driven away by human interference. The incident occurred on March 16 at around 2.45 am, when the turtle emerged from the sea but was reportedly disturbed by visitors using flashlights and blocking its path. Unable to proceed, it retreated back into the water. On March 4 a similar attempt was made by another turtle who also had to return to the sea because of disturbances.

According to the Instagram page Juhu Buzz, “A video showed the turtle struggling to move towards the shore, but some visitors—not locals—were obstructing its way and recording with flashlights. This disturbance forced it to return to the sea. With Juhu beach being a high-traffic area, nesting remains difficult unless awareness increases. However, the ever-changing crowd makes it challenging to ensure responsible behaviour."