Rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle Hatchlings Being Released in Naples

On the morning of August 19th, 2013, a nest of baby loggerhead sea turtles hatched on the dunes of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Naples, Florida. A park employee discovered the hatchlings being attacked by fire ants. Staff members gathered up the survivors and released them that evening. This is the video footage of their release.

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