Struggling sea turtle rescued from Intracoastal Waterway in Indian River
Indian River, Fl (treasurecoast.com)- The Indian River Sheriff has reported a struggling sea turtle was rescued from the Intracoastal Waterway in Indian River.
An alert angler noticed a sea turtle struggling in the Intracoastal Waterway Friday morning and alerted authorities. The angler noted the turtle was unable to dive under the water.
Ag/Marine Sgt. Luke Keppel responded to the 155 channel marker in Vero Beach and was able to bring the 40-pound sea turtle aboard.
Sgt. Keppel brought the sea turtle back to Indian River County Fire Rescue Station 2 and waited for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and a rescue group to respond.
A biologist who took the sea turtle for treatment said the sea turtle is likely a Kemp’s Ridley, which are relatively rare for the area.
If you find someone disturbing a sea turtle nest or an injured, dead or harassed sea turtle, call Wildlife Alert 888-404-FWCC.