On Friday, Wildlife SOS rescued a 50kg Indian flapshell turtle from a polluted water body in Mandoli, East Delhi. The turtle was discovered by a local resident in Harsh Vihar, who promptly contacted the NGO. The Indian flapshell turtle is classified as Vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List and is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The turtle exhibited minor abrasions likely caused by nearby asphalt and debris, but no major injuries were reported. After treatment, it was released into a suitable habitat. Wildlife SOS officials noted that the rescue highlights the importance of citizen involvement in protecting urban wildlife, especially as pollution increasingly threatens local ecosystems. Wasim Akram, director of sustainability and special projects at Wildlife SOS, emphasized the need for community collaboration as summer approaches to ensure timely wildlife rescue operations.