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Almost 1,000 sea turtles returned to the wild after being saved from frigid water in Florida

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(From left) U.S. Geological Survey scientists Samantha Snow, Dan Catizone, and Meg Lamont each hold a sea turtle in advance of their release back into St. Joseph Bay, Florida on January 29, 2025. The three turtles were among the estimated 1,200 endangered sea turtles that were rescued from icy ocean water and beaches during a cold stun event January 21-26, 2025. (USGS photo). 

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