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30 turtles stunned by rare Florida snowstorm rescued by officers
Thirty sea turtles were rescued from the freezing waters during an unprecedented snowstorm that blanketed parts of Florida with six to eight inches of snow.
Dozens of frozen sea creatures that ‘can appear to be dead’ rescued after Florida snow
As white-sand beaches became covered by white snow during a historic snowstorm, more than 30 frozen sea turtles were rescued off Florida’s coast. “When water temperatures drop to 50 degrees Fahrenheit or below,
30 sea turtles rescued from near-freezing water in Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission rescued 30 sea turtles from freezing water in Gulf County, which is located in Florida's panhandle. Two FWC officers came to the rescue during the historic weather event in Florida,
Thirty sea turtles rescued from near-freezing Florida water during historic cold weather
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FWC officers rescue 30 sea turtles during historic cold weather in Florida
Thirty sea turtles were rescued during a historic weather event in Florida this past week. Despite receiving six to eight inches of snow in the Sunshine State, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said two officers braved the freezing water in Gulf County to rescue the cold-stunned turtles.
'An act of dedication': FWC officers rescue 30 sea turtles amid historic winter storm in Florida
FWC says temperatures below 50 can cause sea turtles to become "cold-stunned," making them weak and unable to swim
Officers brave freezing water to rescue 30 cold-stunned sea turtles caught in historic snowstorm
Authorities in Florida braved cold waters to rescue more than two dozen sea turtles that were caught in freezing temperatures and snow.
Florida Might Be Getting a New State Bird
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Florida's Gentle Giants: 565 manatees died in 2024, watercraft collisions a major threat
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released its preliminary report on manatee mortality for 2024, revealing significant trends ...
Duo break into fish farm to take exotic fish that grows to 440 pounds, Florida cops say
Deputies then discovered a 28-inch Arapaima in a gray plastic tote that had been fitted with a battery-operated air pump, ...
As Florida experiences cold snaps, manatees migrate to warmer areas to avoid 'cold stress'
Prolonged exposure to cold water can cause manatees to lose body heat, leading to a potentially fatal condition known as ...
Should the flamingo become the new state bird in Florida?
A proposal has been filed that would lead to the flamingo being designated as Florida’s bird. A separate proposal would ask ...
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Fwc - Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission
Want to know more about Florida’s Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)? Florida’s FWC is more than just some fancy park ranger, they have full law enforcement capabilities and do a lot more than you ...
Florida wildlife cam captures bobcat snacking on an alligator
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3 To Know: Manatee boat kills up in Florida for 2024, more
Watercraft manatee deaths were up in 2024 as 96 sea cows were hit and killed by vessels in the Sunshine State. The Florida ...