Turtles Hatch Next to Volleyball Stadium

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico, October 15, 2010 - Nature’s wisdom came to show right after dozens of pacific turtles hatched next to the stadium where the current stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit is taking place.

At around 7:00PM, during the training sessions the evening before the kick off of the tournament, some referees noticed some black dots next to the north side of the court.  This commanded the attention of several people including several duos that were in the middle of their practice.

With the help of Puerto Vallarta’s authorities, the amphibians were immediately rescued and put under protection and today, Friday 15, near the close of the competitions those baby turtles were released at sea, allowing the event to continue with a final game featuring Mexican pair Aldo Miramontes and Juan Virgen.

Those who took part in the release of the hatchlings included the married couple of former Olympians Mayra Huerta and Joel Sotelo as well as Larx Promotions Director Laura Amaral.

Participants had a chance to connect to marine life as little by little the baby turtles were released one day after being born during a gorgeous sunset.

The occasion served to give a special touch to the beach volleyball championship which continues with competitions on Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16, respectively and which is also part of the Bicentennial Olympic Festival