Sea Turtles saved from cold temperatures, flown south, and released in the Panhandle
Sea Turtles saved from cold temperatures, flown south, and released in the Panhandle Updated: Tags: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – I thought no one hated cold weather more than I did, but I’m in good company with sea turtles. When water temperatures dip below 50°, sea turtles can become cold-stunned (or shocked) by the frigid temperatures. Environmental groups often comb beaches and bays to collect turtles that are cold-stunned and rehabilitate them for a later healthy release. 18 very lucky sea turtles were released in the panhandle of Florida on Thursday, after a private jet flight from New ...