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    A unique rescue operation saves two sea turtles [Image 5 of 5]

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    A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer in a red dry suit is in the water, apparently working to free or assist a large marine animal — likely an ocean sunfish (Mola mola) — that appears entangled in a green fishing net. Personnel on a Coast Guard vessel are observing and managing a yellow tether line connected to the swimmer. The scene depicts an active marine wildlife rescue operation.

    COAST GUARD CUTTER ALERT, USSOUTHCOM, AT SEA

    02.10.2015

    Photo by Capt. Aaron Moshier 

    U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

    Seaman Brandon Groshens, of Pendleton, Ore., and crew members of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert from Astoria, Ore., work to free to Olive Ridley sea turtles entangled in a bundle of fishing gear off Central America Feb. 10, 2015. The crew was deployed in support of a counter narcotics mission when they spotted the turtles, which are considered a threatened species by NOAA Fisheries. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Marissa Massey)

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    Date Taken: 02.10.2015
    Date Posted: 03.11.2015 18:51
    Photo ID: 1809487
    VIRIN: 150210-G-XX123-005
    Resolution: 1628x2173
    Size: 819.73 KB
    Location: COAST GUARD CUTTER ALERT, USSOUTHCOM, AT SEA
    Hometown: ASTORIA, OREGON, US
    Hometown: PENDLETON, OREGON, US
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    The image shows a collection of plastic debris and containers floating on the ocean surface, entangled in what appears to be a fishing net or similar material. A large fish, possibly a mahi-mahi or similar pelagic species, is visible partially beneath the debris cluster. A fishing rod or gaff hook is visible in the upper right corner, suggesting an active fishing or debris-retrieval situation.
    A USCG (United States Coast Guard) swimmer in a red dry suit and life vest is in open ocean water, working to free or assist what appears to be a sea turtle entangled in green fishing net debris. The turtle is surrounded by floating marine debris including plastic containers, jugs, and other refuse attached to a wooden pole or mast. The swimmer is tethered by a yellow safety line connected to the vessel.
    U.S. Coast Guard personnel aboard a vessel are assisting a swimmer in the water who appears to be wearing a red survival suit or drysuit. The swimmer in the water is handling what appears to be netting, containers, and debris, suggesting a rescue or recovery operation. Multiple Coast Guard members in orange life vests are leaning over the vessel's railing to assist.
    A USCG (United States Coast Guard) personnel in a red immersion/survival suit is in the water assisting a sea turtle entangled in green fishing net debris. The turtle is surrounded by various pieces of marine debris including plastic containers, jugs, and netting. A yellow safety/tether line is visible connected to the responder.
    A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer in a red dry suit is in the water, apparently working to free or assist a large marine animal — likely an ocean sunfish (Mola mola) — that appears entangled in a green fishing net. Personnel on a Coast Guard vessel are observing and managing a yellow tether line connected to the swimmer. The scene depicts an active marine wildlife rescue operation.

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