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Turtles Fly Too
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Turtles Fly Too is the name of a group of pilots who fly endangered turtle species as part of a rescue effort. This time it is a group of Kemp's Ridley sea turtles that have become temperature shocked off the new England coast. It happens when the turtles are exposed to cold water for any length of time. Flying them to the Turtle Hospital in Florida helps with their recovery.

https://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/201...for-winter


I understand that turtles need to be rescued like this every year. Some turtles get caught in cold water and it over comes them.
If they can be safely transported to a warmer place and given good care they will recover.

Turtles Fly Too is a wonderful organization that exists to help turtles in need. Their relocation efforts have saved countless lives.

https://turtlesflytoo.org/

You have to admit the name is great.
The organization was born from the turtle crisis of 2014. Many turtles were cold stressed and needed to be relocated. Word was sent out to pilots and they donated their time and aircraft to move the turtles. The effort is now ongoing.
It looks like most of the turtles were shipped in banana boxes. Whatever works I guess.
Do look at the video on the web site. It is inspiring what is being done to help endangered sea turtles. With their efforts these species have a chance at survival.
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Catherine

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