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    Coast Guard assists in release of sea turtles affected by winter storm near South Padre Island, Texas [Image 2 of 8]

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    Two U.S. Coast Guard personnel in blue uniforms are handling a sea turtle at what appears to be a marina or dock facility. One officer is holding the turtle while the other, wearing a face mask and a cap with 'U.S. Coast Guard' insignia, assists. The scene suggests a wildlife rescue or release operation conducted by the Coast Guard.

    PORT ARANSAS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    02.22.2021

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Dickinson 

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    Crewmembers from Coast Guard Sector/Air Station Corpus Christi help carry a rehabilitated turtle from a transport truck to a Texas Game Warden small boat at Station Port Aransas, Texas, Feb. 22, 2021, where the turtle will be transported safely out to sea. On Feb. 18, various local volunteers helped rescue an accumulative of over 400 cold-stunned sea turtles, who were then transported to local rehabilitation centers. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Dickinson)

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    Date Taken: 02.22.2021
    Date Posted: 02.22.2021 15:52
    Photo ID: 6528454
    VIRIN: 210222-G-VY010-2004
    Resolution: 1620x1080
    Size: 885.33 KB
    Location: PORT ARANSAS, TEXAS, US
    Web Views: 193
    Downloads: 30

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    A U.S. Coast Guard vessel is docked at a pier with several sea turtles resting on its deck, suggesting a wildlife rescue or recovery operation. The boat is equipped with standard Coast Guard equipment including an orange life ring labeled 'U.S. COAST GUARD' and various deck fittings. The scene indicates the Coast Guard was involved in rescuing or transporting the sea turtles, likely cold-stunned or injured animals.
    Two U.S. Coast Guard personnel in blue uniforms are handling a sea turtle at what appears to be a marina or dock facility. One officer is holding the turtle while the other, wearing a face mask and a cap with 'U.S. Coast Guard' insignia, assists. The scene suggests a wildlife rescue or release operation conducted by the Coast Guard.
    Two uniformed officials — one wearing a 'Game Warden' uniform and one wearing a U.S. Coast Guard uniform with the name 'Milanese' — are jointly carrying a large sea turtle at what appears to be a marina or dock facility. The turtle appears to be a green sea turtle and is being transported, likely as part of a rescue or conservation effort. Additional personnel and vessels are visible in the background.
    A person wearing a blue uniform and black latex gloves is holding a sea turtle at what appears to be a coastal facility or marina. The turtle appears to be a green sea turtle, held carefully with both hands in a horizontal position. An American flag is visible in the blurred background, suggesting this may be a U.S. government or Coast Guard facility.
    A U.S. Coast Guard member named Nadeau, wearing a blue uniform, black face mask, glasses, and purple gloves, is holding a large sea turtle. The individual appears to be associated with the 8th District based on the cap insignia. The setting appears to be an outdoor facility, likely related to marine wildlife rescue or rehabilitation.
    Two individuals are handling a sea turtle at a marina dock, with a U.S. Coast Guard vessel visible in the background. One person is wearing a U.S. Coast Guard uniform in blue, while the other appears to be a wildlife or marine conservation worker. Both are wearing face masks and gloves, suggesting this is a wildlife rescue or rehabilitation transfer operation.
    A U.S. Coast Guard member named Milanese, wearing a black face mask and blue uniform, holds a sea turtle at what appears to be a marina or dock facility. The turtle appears to be a green sea turtle and is being handled carefully with gloved hands. This appears to be a wildlife rescue or recovery operation conducted by the Coast Guard.
    A U.S. Coast Guard member wearing a face mask and gloves is carrying a sea turtle on a dock, likely as part of a wildlife rescue operation. A Coast Guard vessel marked 'U.S. C...' and 'Port Ara...' is docked in the background with another masked crew member visible. The setting appears to be a Coast Guard station, suggesting this is an official marine wildlife rescue effort.

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