Volunteers rescue cold-stunned sea turtles as Texas coast temperatures plummet

Volunteers and wildlife officials are working around the clock to rescue cold-stunned sea turtles along the Texas coast as water temperatures in the Laguna Madre have plummeted.

On Monday afternoon, volunteers combing the beaches of Padre Island National Seashore found a sea turtle in need of immediate help and warmth. The turtle was discovered about 100 yards down the shore of the Bird Island Basin Campground.

“He needs immediate help,” a volunteer said upon finding the distressed turtle…

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