Locals and Forest Department officials rescued a rare yellow turtle from a paddy field in eastern India's Odisha state.

The incident took place in Bentalpur village of Chandbali Block in Bhadrak district on August 9.

Footage shows a turtle with a yellow-coloured shell and body walking around on the ground.

The rare turtle was spotted by a local man while he was ploughing the paddy field. He rescued the turtle and immediately alerted the Forest Department officials and a team of officials rushed to the village.

According to local reports, special arrangements are being made to release the turtle in the Baitarani river near Chandabali.

Locals rescued a unique and rare yellow turtle from a paddy field in eastern India's Odisha.

The incident took place in Bentalpur village under Chandbali block in Bhadrak district on August 9.

The video shows a yellow coloured turtle walking around on the ground.

Reports suggest the turtle weighs around 5 pounds and has a yellow shell and body.

The rare turtle was spotted by a local while he was ploughing the paddy field.

He rescued the turtle and immediately alerted the forest department officials.

A team of officials rushed to the village to rescue the rare species.

According to officials, special arrangements are being made to release the turtle in the Baitarani river near Chandabali.

A large number of people gathered in the area to catch a glimpse of the rare turtle.

Previously, on July 19, an extremely rare yellow coloured turtle was rescued from Sujanpur village in Soro block of Balasore district.