Monument dedicated to June Haimoff, better known as “Captain June”, has been unveiled on Iztuzu . Beach of Ortaca, District of Southwest Province of Turkey of Mugla on Sunday. The artwork combines similarities of late british woman who praised for Her dedication to saving sea turtles on beach and other places, with Turtles I liked.
Haimov died at this age of 100 in Dalian quarter Where is Iztuzu Beach located, due to the multi-machine failure where she spent last contracts of her life.
british woman, who Obtained Turkish citizenship in 2011 and buried with Islamic rituals, a famous name in expatriate community call Mugla home. Jet in Her youth Haimov first Visit the coast of Dalian with boat it in 1975, at a time when place It was not discovered by foreign tourists. drop in the love with The regionoften visited on future Vacations at last in 1986 decided to settle there, in temporary house on Iztuzu Beach on Her boat, to earn the title of “The captain of the team.” When Caretta carettas, or loggerhead sea turtles, nesting on the beach piqued her interest, she began dedicating her time to the amphibious creatures.
Activist, Haimoff credited with organization campaign to stop construction of hotel on breeding ground of turtle on the beach. Her activity drew attention to challenges Caritas Caritas faced.
The monument was commissioned by the Ministry of Environment, urban planning, climate change and built with Contribute of Ortaca Municipality. Ministry Branch director in Mugla said the memorial has been unveiled on Turkey’s Environment Day for The first this time year. Ortaca Mayor Alim Ozundemir told reporters that Captain Jun made “Dalian what it is today.” “It is nice that Captain John, as a Briton, has come from far away place And the fight for Preservation of This is a Turkish beach. We are grateful to the Ministry install This memorial is here to perpetuate Captain Jun,” he said.
