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Rescuers Save Critical Kemp's Ridley Turtle Near Galveston

3/15/2026

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Rescuers saved a Kemp's ridley sea turtle on March 7, 2026, near Galveston, Texas.
Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research (GCSTR) reported the turtle was lethargic and in critical condition due to epibionts.
Rescuers rushed the turtle to the Houston Zoo for emergency care and then transferred her to a rehabilitation hospital.
The team remains hopeful for the turtle's recovery and eventual release back into the Gulf.

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Rescuers saved a Kemp's ridley sea turtle on March 7, 2026, near Galveston, Texas.
Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research (GCSTR) reported the turtle was lethargic and in critical condition due to epibionts.
Rescuers rushed the turtle to the Houston Zoo for emergency care and then transferred her to a rehabilitation hospital.
The team remains hopeful for the turtle's recovery and eventual release back into the Gulf.