Cold-stunned sea turtles rescued in Florida’s Panhandle
By Alexandra Igoe
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GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WBBH) — Sea turtles in St. Joseph Bay were rescued by the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute after becoming cold-stunned due to dropping water temperatures below 50°F.
Members of the Sea Turtle Stranding Team from the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute responded to the call to rescue the cold-stunned sea turtles.
The turtles were removed from the water and taken in to be evaluated and warmed.
If you see injured, distressed or dead sea turtles, report it.
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