Volunteers rescue box turtles on Tybee Island

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) – A group of biologists, neighbors and volunteers gathered on Tybee Island Friday for a box turtle rescue mission.

The terrestrial creatures have a habitat on North Beach near Polk Street. The land will be the site of an Eco Park.

Construction on the project begins Monday, and several turtle enthusiasts wanted to relocate the reptiles beforehand…

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