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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.
Thirty sea turtles rescued from near-freezing Florida water during historic cold weather
During Florida’s historic weather event, FWC officers rescued 30 sea turtles from freezing waters in Gulf County.
Florida Heroes Rescue Sea Turtles From Freezing Waters
Some 30 cold-stunned sea turtles were rescued as temperatures on the Gulf Coast plummeted to historic lows this week.
Wildlife officers rescue 30 cold-stunned sea turtles in Florida
A pair of wildlife officers in Florida rescued 30 cold-stunned sea turtles amid unusually low temperatures in the region.
Cold-stunned sea turtles rescued amid historic winter storm in Florida now recovering
FWC says temperatures below 50 can cause sea turtles to become "cold-stunned," making them weak and unable to swim
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.
Dozens of sea turtles rescued from Florida beaches following historic winter blast
Officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission rescued dozens of sea turtles as freezing temperatures compromised the health and well-being of the reptiles.
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Talking Animals: Retired FWC wildlife biologist and longtime bird expert offers tutorial on sandhill cranes
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New proposal could replace Florida’s state bird
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Should the flamingo become the new state bird in Florida?
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As Florida experiences cold snaps, manatees migrate to warmer areas to avoid 'cold stress'
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Duo break into fish farm to take exotic fish that grows to 440 pounds, Florida cops say
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Florida manatees will remain a threatened species, says federal wildlife officials
Florida manatees for decades were considered endangered species, which can receive more protections than threatened species.
New protections can’t come soon enough for Keys National Marine Sanctuary | Opinion
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Santa Rosa County homicide suspect taken into custody: sheriff’s office
A man wanted for a homicide in East Milton is now in custody, according to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. According ...