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Wildlife officers rescue 30 cold-stunned sea turtles in Florida

The florida fish and wildlife conservation commission rescued thirty sea turtles from near-freezing waters during historic cold weather in gulf county.
Two fwcc officers entered the frigid waters to save the distressed turtles, showcasing dedication to wildlife protection.
The fwcc warned that sea turtles can become cold-stunned when water temperatures drop below 50 degrees.
People are encouraged to report injured or distressed sea turtles to the wildlife alert hotline for assistance.

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WFLA-TV

Florida doctors say number of cold, sick sea turtles 'unprecedented' this year

APOLLO BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) -- Dozens of sea turtles were rescued from freezing cold water, and now they are fighting to stay alive at the Florida Aquarium's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center in Apollo Beach. It's like a cold weather shelter for sea turtles. Six juvenile green sea turtles were brought to the center Thursday, and another 12 came in Friday night from St. Augustine. ‘We need help’: Big Brothers Big Sisters sees volunteer shortage…

29 days ago·Tampa, United States

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FOX13news

Cold-stunned sea turtles from St. Augustine area recovering at Apollo Beach rehab center

A dozen sea turtles from the St. Augustine area arrived at The Florida Aquarium Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center in Apollo Beach on Friday after suffering from being cold-stunned following the recent chilly weather this month.

30 days ago·Florida, United States

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Popular Science

Dozens of cold-stunned turtles rescued in Florida

The condition can be fatal.

30 days ago·United States

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BroBible

Florida Wildlife Officers Rescue 30 Sea Turtles After 8 Inches Of Snow Fell On The Panhandle

Florida Fish and Wildlife officers rescue sea turtles from frigid Gulf waters after snowstorm After a once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm pelted the Florida Panhandle with up to 8 inches of snow earlier this week officials from Florida Fish & Wildlife sprung to action to help save the sea turtles. Anytime the water temperature dips below 50 degrees sea turtles can experience a ‘cold stun’ which can be fatal due to hypothermia-like symptoms. On Thursday…

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