South Padre Island Texas, USA, circa 1999: Elderly environmental activist and conservationist Ila Loetscher grasps a sea turtle in a holding tank at a sanctuary for the endangered animals. ©Bob Daemmrich

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Location: South Padre Island Texas USA
Photo credit: © Bob Daemmrich / Alamy / Afripics
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