PORT ARANSAS, Texas — Spring break visitors weren’t the only ones enjoying the beach this weekend, 14 rescued green sea turtles made their own big return to the Gulf in Port Aransas.
The turtles were released after weeks of care and rehabilitation by staff and volunteers with Amos Rehabilitation Keep, commonly known as the ARK.
Many of the turtles had previously washed up along the coast injured or sick, some with scrapes from rocks or other debris. After receiving treatment and regaining their strength, the turtles were finally cleared to return to the water…