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Beach clubs in Mirissa disturbing nesting sea turtles and fake rescue donations

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Chloe T.•2470 rep•2

Some beach clubs blast music all night. Are they disturbing turtles, and is the guy asking for turtle rescue donations outside the club running a scam.

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Yes, the loud bass and bright laser lights severely disorient nesting turtles. And the guy asking for donations outside clubs is 100% a scammer. Legitimate hatcheries do not solicit drunk tourists at 2 AM.

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Suresh M.•1520 rep•1

I saw that guy! He had a fake laminated badge. I just walked past him into the club.

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Mia S.•5720 rep•2

Reputable clubs in Mirissa actually turn their beach-facing lights off during hatching season to comply with local guidelines.

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Amali D.•2160 rep•1

Never give cash to street charity collectors in nightlife areas. It goes straight to the local mafia.

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Tariq W.•6630 rep•1

The bass travels through the sand and scares the turtles away before they even lay eggs.

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Noah R.•2275 rep•2

I confronted one of these fake charity guys and he immediately ran away.

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Jaxon W.•8085 rep•2

If you want to donate, visit the official Rekawa turtle watch site physically during the day.

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