Struck by a boat near Sunset Beach, NC.
This turtle washed onto the beach was was found crawling on the sand.
At least two propeller strikes, one in the head and one in the carapace.
(photos courtesy of Carmel Zetts of the Sunset Beach
Sea Turtle Program)
THE
TREATMENT
Taken to the NC State School of Veterinary
Medicine for surgery. Returned to the KBSTRRC the same day.