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Captain Upton's Seven-Year Mission to Rescue Sea Turtles

2/28/2025

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Captain Brandon Upton, a dedicated mariner from Corpus Christi, found his calling in 2018 when he began rescuing cold-stunned sea turtles. After witnessing their plight, he reached out to wildlife authorities and has since devoted seven years to saving these endangered creatures, utilizing his boating skills and equipment to make a difference each winter.

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Story summary

Captain Brandon Upton, a dedicated mariner from Corpus Christi, found his calling in 2018 when he began rescuing cold-stunned sea turtles. After witnessing their plight, he reached out to wildlife authorities and has since devoted seven years to saving these endangered creatures, utilizing his boating skills and equipment to make a difference each winter.