According to Virgilio De la Cruz, 48 years old from Brgy. Punta of the said town, the sea turtle got caught in his net, which was spread out in the waters, while he was fishing for crabs. De la Cruz quickly took it out and cared for it, contacting Padre Burgos Mayor, Roger “Jigs” Panganiban, the morning after.
Ang mga guwardiya na sina Ronie Boy Anonuevo Rivadenera, 27 taong gulang na taga Brgy. Market View, Lucena City at si Rodney Vegamora Isles, 40 taong gulang na taga Brgy. Kanlurang Mayao, Lucena City, ay agad rumesponde noong may naglapit at nagsumbong sa kanila na isang tricycle driver na may hinoldap umano sa may dating Ocean Palace Mall.