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30 turtles stunned by rare Florida snowstorm rescued by officers
Thirty sea turtles were rescued from the freezing waters during an unprecedented snowstorm that blanketed parts of Florida with six to eight inches of snow.
30 sea turtles rescued from near-freezing water in Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission rescued 30 sea turtles from freezing water in Gulf County, which is located in Florida's panhandle. Two FWC officers came to the rescue during the historic weather event in Florida,
FWC officers rescue 30 sea turtles during historic cold weather in Florida
Thirty sea turtles were rescued during a historic weather event in Florida this past week. Despite receiving six to eight inches of snow in the Sunshine State, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said two officers braved the freezing water in Gulf County to rescue the cold-stunned turtles.
'An act of dedication': FWC officers rescue 30 sea turtles amid historic winter storm in Florida
FWC says temperatures below 50 can cause sea turtles to become "cold-stunned," making them weak and unable to swim
Florida Fish and Wildlife rescuing cold-stunned turtles
During this recent wintry weather, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staff have been working with partners to rescue cold-stunned sea turtles in the northwestern part of the state.
Officers brave freezing water to rescue 30 cold-stunned sea turtles caught in historic snowstorm
Authorities in Florida braved cold waters to rescue more than two dozen sea turtles that were caught in freezing temperatures and snow.
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Thirty sea turtles rescued from near-freezing Florida water during historic cold weather
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Dozens of frozen sea creatures that ‘can appear to be dead’ rescued after Florida snow
Turtles can lose their ability to swim in cold temperatures and may be seen “floating listlessly in the water or near shore,” according to the FWC. “Keep in mind that cold-stunned turtles can appear ...
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