Scott M
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Great story, Thanks to you, your wife and the officer for taking the time and making the effort.
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What was wrong with the turtle, did thet tell you?
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A number of things can cause one to be unable to dive, due to gas being trapped under the shell. Usually infection due to some type of trauma.
Jekyll Island, Georgia has about a half dozen that have similar problems.
The Georgia Sea Turtle Center Rescues and Rehabilitates Injured Sea Turtles and Educates About These Endangered Species
Apparently in many cases they are successful, and release the patients once complete. But I am no expert. If you get a chance go to the Jekyll center, they have excellent tours and allow you to really see the details of what they are doing.Are these injuries able to be dealt with at rehabilitation centers?
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