ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — A sea turtle was rescued after being found distressed in the 3000 block of South Ponte Vedra Blvd, says the St Johns County Fire Rescue (SJCFR).
According to SJCFR, MERV 9 arrived on scene along with a St. Johns County Beach Patrol deputy. They found the turtle extremely weak and unable to lift its head out of the water.
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The turtle was moved to safety.
After coordinating with Beach Services and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), SJCFR crews used a backboard to remove the turtle from the beach.
Deputies transferred the sea turtle to a wildlife rehabilitation facility for further care.
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