November 12, 2026

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Sunshine Coast mother stops rogue tourist from riding sea turtle


A Sunshine Coast mother has been labelled a hero after she leapt into action to stop a snorkeller from grabbing a sea turtle.

Snorkelling guide Kayla Forshaw was leading a group off Mudjimba Island on Saturday morning when she spotted a man approaching the turtle from a nearby boat.

Forshaw says the man made a beeline for the marine animal and attempted to grab hold of it, prompting her to step in.

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