Volusia Turtle Patrol says sea turtle rescues are up this year after a February cold snap left many turtles weak and struggling along Florida beaches. One volunteer said they rescued 20 sea turtles in ...
Yahoo: Why did dozens of sea turtles, cold and weak, wash up on Cape Cod beaches this week?
Why did dozens of sea turtles, cold and weak, wash up on Cape Cod beaches this week?
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