Coast Guard rescues sea turtle entangled in fishing trap line near Cape May, New Jersey [Image 2 of 3]

CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES

08.13.2020

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard East District   

Crew members from CGC Shearwater free a sea turtle from fishing trap line 11 miles southeast of Cape May, New Jersey, August 13, 2020. The crew distracted sharks that were swarming nearby in order to cut the turtle free. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Grimaud Kouwenaar)

• Date Taken: 08.13.2020
• Date Posted: 08.14.2020 10:21
• Photo ID: 6312225
• VIRIN: 200813-G-G0105-2002
• Resolution: 1080x1440
• Size: 328.05 KB
• Location: CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, US