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WPEC West Palm Beach on MSN · 2d

1,200 sea turtles rescued from chilling fate after cold front hits Florida

More than 1,200 sea turtles were rescued in northern Florida following a significant cold-stunning event in mid-January.

WPSD Local 6 · 2d

More than 1,200 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued last week along Florida’s northern coast

The FWC reported that nearly all of the affected turtles were green sea turtles, except for eight loggerheads and one Kemp’s ridley. These turtles were reportedly discovered cold-stunned, a condition

The New York Times · 4h

Comatose and Washed Up, 1,000 Endangered Sea Turtles Are Rescued in Florida

The reptiles, an endangered species, were incapacitated when the water temperature plummeted after a rare winter storm hit the Panhandle last week.

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Florida fisherman seen throwing rock at Great White Heron stealing his fish. Now FWC is looking for him

"This one really stuck with me and really upset me a lot because it was so horrific,” a wildlife rehabilitator said.

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Will Florida Hold a Bear Hunting Season Next Fall?

“Florida currently has more than 17,000 square miles of suitable bear habitat, of which 46% is protected,” the local BHA ...

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Do iguanas really fall from trees in Florida when it’s cold? Yes, and we have video evidence

A frozen iguana hit the deck after cold weather swept through South Florida in January. Here's what to know about the ...

Video shows sergeant using shovel to scoot crocodile away from pool

By Hunter Geisel Click here for updates on this story KEY WEST, Florida (WFOR) -- Some Florida Keys residents woke up to an ...

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Red tide counts rocket in Lee, Collier, DOH sends out health advisory

Respiratory issues have been reported along the Southwest Florida coast, and the Florida Department of Health in Lee County ...

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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 ...

Rescued from St. Pete waters, a baby manatee gets a second chance

Do you ever just need to see something real? What I mean is, do you ever wish that a rotund potato would whisk you out of the ...

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New changes are considered for antlerless deer regulations: FWC

Changes could be coming to antlerless deer regulations, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced.

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