OAK ISLAND, N.C. — Sea turtles are emerging from the sand at Oak Island, marking a significant event in the local wildlife calendar, ABC affiliate WWAY reported.
The Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program has documented groups of hatchlings making their way to the ocean, with volunteers setting up paths to guide them safely.
The nesting season for sea turtles at Oak Island runs from May 1 to Oct. 31, with late July and August being the peak times for hatchlings to emerge…