Turtle Rescue 5-18-12
 | FWC Law Enforcement Officers rescue a distressed sea turtle off of Honeymoon Island near Dunedin Florida Officer Scott Smith and Officer Paul VanOst were on water patrol at Anclote key when they got a call that a sea turtle was struggling off of Honeymoon Island. They immediately responded and were able to get there within minutes. The officers preformed a water rescue and delivered the turtle to the biologists at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. If you find a dead, sick, or injured sea turtle, please call FWC's 24-hour Wildlife Alert Number at 1-888-404-FWCC (1-888-404-3922). Please be prepared to answer the following questions: What is the exact location of the animal? Is the turtle alive or dead? What is the approximate size of the turtle? Is the turtle marked with spray paint? (This may indicate that the turtle has been previously documented.) What is the location of the closest access point to the turtle? If the turtle is alive, please be prepared to stay with it until help arrives. | Views: 17  0 ratings |
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