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Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island
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Report an Injured or Stranded Turtle
Found An injured Sea turtle?
How to help?
Please do not approach or touch any animals in distress.
call SCDNR’s 24-hour hotline 1-800-922-5431
Please be prepared to answer the following questions:
- What is the exact location of the animal?
- Is the turtle alive or dead?
- What is the approximate size of the turtle?
- Is the turtle marked with spray paint? (This may indicate that the turtle has been previously documented.)
- What is the location of the closest access point to the turtle? (GPS Coordinate or Beach Marker)
- If the turtle is alive, please be prepared to stay with it until help arrives.
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SAVING SEA TURTLES
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