'I Didn't See the Rules': Ukrainian Fitness Influencer Apologises After Riding Egg-Laying Turtle in Oman

Footage appeared to show Vadym Oleynik interacting with a sea turtle at Oman’s protected Ras Al Hadd nesting site. (Credit: facebook: Vadym Oleynik)

A Ukrainian fitness influencer has apologised after footage appeared to show him sitting on a sea turtle at a protected nesting site in Oman, with authorities confirming legal action over the incident.

Vadym Oleynik was visiting the Ras Al Hadd area with his partner, Olena Kravchenko, when images circulated showing the pair sitting on an adult turtle reportedly laying eggs. Oleynik also appeared to handle a newly hatched turtle.