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Saturday 31 auguSt 2019

Three heroic boys who saved a turtle: Luca, Ivan and Alexander

immediately. After a couple of know what harm it can cause to
hours of treatment the turtle was others. What may seem as an in-
released. For Philip it was the best nocent irresponsible act can have
feeling seeing that the turtle was great consequences.
out of danger.
Should you see any animal in dan-
Philip would like to address all fish- ger or needs rescuing, please con-
erman out there and anyone who tact Philip Merryweather any time
shares the ocean with these beau- of the day at 593-5363.
tiful creatures to be always mind-
ful of what you throw as waste in About Philip’s Animal Garden
the ocean, you never know where Philip’s Pet Collection Foundation,
it will end up and also you never is a non-profit organization that fo-

NOORD — Thanks to the prompt re-
action of three brave boys a turtle’s
life was saved. The turtle was en-
tangled and had problem breath-
ing due to the consequences of cuses on rescuing exotic animals
throwing waste in the ocean. on Aruba and the region. It was
established in 2009. This is the only
Thanks to the prompt reaction and organization rescuing and reha-
an act of caring these boys, Luca, bilitating exotic animals in Aruba,
Ivan and Alexander, were able to which has resulted in an amazing
save the life of the turtle. The three collection of animals. They pro-
boys were swimming in the Arashi vide a suitable living environment
area and saw a sea turtle that ap- for all the rescued animals. The
peared to be entangled, and had owner, Philip, has built this shelter
problem breathing. It appeared it with his own hands_ from design-
had something lodged in its throat. ing all structures, welding them to
They bravely approached the ani- constructing all the cages from
mal and took it out of the water. raw materials. His goal is to up-
They noticed that the turtle was grade the facilities to a world-class
wrapped in fishing line and a rope, animal shelter with veterinary care
even its fins and especially its throat and round-the-clock staff. With the
forcing it to breathe with difficulty. input from the Aruban community
and visitors they provide the best
They contacted Phillip Merry- care for these animals.
weather of the Philip’s Animal Philip’s Animal Garden is located
Garden immediately. Philip rushed at Alto Vista 116 in Noord. They are
to the Contreras Veterinary Clin- open Monday-Friday 9AM-5Pm
ic (Convet) whose staff assisted and Saturday-Sunday 9AM-6PM.q

Honoring of Loyal and Friendly visitors at Aruba Beach Club

EAGLE BEACH — Recently, for 10 years consecutively.
Marouska Heyliger of the The Szettella’s stated that
Aruba Tourism Authority they love the island very
had the great pleasure to much, especially for the
honor Aruba’s loyal and year-round sunny weath-
friendly visitors as Distin- er, nice sandy beaches,
guished Visitors of Aru- its safety, the delicious va-
ba. The symbolic Distin- riety of foods and Aruba’s
guished visitor certificate warm and friendly people.
is presented on behalf of
the Minister of Tourism, as Heyliger together with the
a token of appreciation to representatives of Aruba
the guests who visit Aruba Beach Club presented the
10 years and more con- certificates to the honor-
secutively. ees, handed over some
presents and also thanked
The honorees were Steve them for choosing Aruba
and Kristin Szettella from as their favorite vacation
Massachusetts who have destination and as their
been coming to the island home away from home.q