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Galveston Cadets Aid in Rescue of Sick Loggerhead Turtle

9/11/2025

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The Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research in Galveston, Texas, has been treating a 240-pound adult male loggerhead turtle since July.
Found sick on the island's west end, the turtle was moved to a larger 12-foot tank with help from Texas A&M Maritime Academy cadets.
The Gulf Center thanked the cadets for their teamwork during the transport.
Loggerhead turtles can weigh up to 400 pounds and live up to 80 years when healthy.
The public can report stranded turtles by calling 1-866-TURTLE-5.

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The Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research in Galveston, Texas, has been treating a 240-pound adult male loggerhead turtle since July.
Found sick on the island's west end, the turtle was moved to a larger 12-foot tank with help from Texas A&M Maritime Academy cadets.
The Gulf Center thanked the cadets for their teamwork during the transport.
Loggerhead turtles can weigh up to 400 pounds and live up to 80 years when healthy.
The public can report stranded turtles by calling 1-866-TURTLE-5.