NewsForce(@Newsforce):🇴🇲🇺🇦A Ukrainian couple has sparked international outrage after footage showed them sitting on nesting sea turtles and handling a hatchling at Oman’s Ras Al Jinz turtle reserve. Vadym Oleynik was filmed carrying a hatchling and repeatedly putting his weight on a turtle while trying to pose for photos. His partner, Kravchenko, was also filmed sitting on a turtle’s shell. Wildlife groups condemned the behavior, while Oman’s Environment Authority said the incident was under investigation and that legal measures had been taken. Oleynik later apologised, saying he had made a mistake by failing to follow the reserve’s rules.

2026.10.03 21:00

🇴🇲🇺🇦A Ukrainian couple has sparked international outrage after footage showed them sitting on nesting sea turtles and handling a hatchling at Oman’s Ras Al Jinz turtle reserve. Vadym Oleynik was filmed carrying a hatchling and repeatedly putting his weight on a turtle while trying to pose for photos. His partner, Kravchenko, was also filmed sitting on a turtle’s shell. Wildlife groups condemned the behavior, while Oman’s Environment Authority said the incident was under investigation and that legal measures had been taken. Oleynik later apologised, saying he had made a mistake by failing to follow the reserve’s rules.