NMB STP stranding #4 North Myrtle Beach

 A call came around 10:30 am May 24, 2022 by NMB STP volunteer Sharron, to the NMB STP hotline.

 A  Sea Turtle Rolling Around in the surf. NMB STP volunteers are on their way. NMB Ocean Rescue is

 first to arrive, the Officer was able to help in the Rescue of this loggerhead, and had brought him to the

 beach access as it will be easier and quicker to get the Sea Turtle Help. Special thanks to NMB Ocean

 Rescue and the Sharon for calling this Sea Turtle Rescue so quickly.

 

As all Sea Turtles are Endangered, they are Federally and State protected. Special care and precautions

  by Permit holder Linda are set in place, Phone calls are made, a quick assessment, pictures

 taken and sent to the Sea Turtle Care Center in Charleston so they are able to access what the

 immediate needs may be when the Sea Turtle arrives.  Linda and the NMB Ocean Rescue, quickly

 carry  this heavy Loggerhead to be transported

This Loggerhead stranded with a heavy buildup of barnacles and thin body structure (while Barnacles

 are often found on Sea Turtles catching a ride) A Large amount is usually a sign that something is

 wrong. (sick and in need of help) Despite high hopes, this Sea Turtle had Passed away on the way to

 the SC Sea Turtle Care Center in Charleston. 

DNR will perform a Necropsy to help determine the cause of death. This information will be

 documented and shared, as the more we know about these beautiful Sea Turtles, the better we can help

 to protect our Sea Turtle Sea Turtle species

PLEASE, IF YOU SEE A SEA TURTLE STRANDED ON THE BEACH  OR WATER LINE PLEASE 

 DO NOT PUT IT BACK INTO THE OCEAN.  SEA TURTLES WILL ONLY STRAND IF IN NEED

OF  HELP. IT IS CRITICAL FOR THEM TO GET HELP AS SOON AS POSIBLE.

If in NMB or Briarcliffe Areas

PLEASE CALL

1-843-213-9074

ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT