Cold-stunned sea turtles rescued in Florida's Panhandle

GULF COUNTY, Fla. —

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 immediately to FWC's hotline.

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