ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — The Sea Turtle Hospital at UF Whitney Lab needs donations after helping 119 cold-stunned sea turtles in three days.
Between Jan. 22 and 24, those turtles were triaged and transferred from the hospital.
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Throughout the weekend, 15 more were admitted.
In past years, the hospital treated about 100 sea turtles annually.
According to a social media post, the hospital has used most of its medical supplies and met the annual budget.
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The Sea Turtle Hospital at UF Whitney Lab said it desperately needs the following items:
- Glucose testing strips and syringes (found on Amazon Wishlist)
- Landry detergent
- Dawn dish soap
- Sponges
- Garbage bags; both large and kitchen-size
- Clorox cleaning wipes
Click here to access the Amazon Wishlist.
Donations can be dropped off at the hospital located at 9505 North Oceanshore Boulevard.
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You can drop them off between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekends.
Click here to learn how you can help by sponsoring a turtle.
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