The Brief
- A charter captain and his customers rescued a sea turtle after finding the animal tangled in a trap line near the Venice Pier.
- The group contacted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission before successfully cutting the line and freeing the turtle.
- Boaters stayed in the area for 15 minutes to monitor the turtle, and say wildlife officials were pleased with the safe release.
VENICE, Fla. – A charter boat captain and his passengers sprang into action to save a sea turtle that was caught in fishing gear right off the Venice Pier.
Venice Pier sea turtle rescue
What we know:
Charter Captain John Perry, with Through the Guides, and his customers were on a boat right off the Venice Pier when they spotted a sea turtle caught on a buoy and a trap.
The group called the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to try to get the proper authorities to the scene.
Before officials arrived, Perry and his customers worked together to cut the line. …