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This is one of the Green sea turtles getting it's first examination by our Director of Veterinary Services, Terry Norton, DVM. Erika, our Hospital Coordinator, is holding one of seven rescued "cold-stunned" sea turtles. Notice our outdoor pavilion is wrapped in plastic to hold in the heat. Even in SE Georgia the temperatures can get too cold at night for these young turtles. Unfortunately, these young turtles experienced weather conditions this year that carried them away from the warmer waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Fortunately, they were rescued and will recover at the new Georgia Sea Turtle Center and will be released as soon the weather permits. Go to georgiaseaturtlecenter.org to learn more about the 2 Kemp's ridley, and 5 Green sea turtles rescued. Kemp's ridley is the most endangered of all the sea turtle species!