Coast Guard Cutter Cushing crew helps release 130 turtles [Image 3 of 8]

COAST GUARD CUTTER CUSHING, ATLANTIC OCEAN

01.14.2016

Photo by Trey Clifton 

U.S. Coast Guard District 5   

A rehabilitated sea turtle slides down from the Coast Guard Cutter Cushing into warmer waters Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. The crew of the cutter Cushing assisted the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission with the rescue of 130 sea turtles from cold water shock, then released them into warmer Gulf Stream waters. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Auxiliarist Trey Clifton)

• Date Taken: 01.14.2016
• Date Posted: 01.15.2016 14:32
• Photo ID: 2359178
• VIRIN: 160114-G-FP414-090
• Resolution: 2500x1750
• Size: 1.03 MB
• Location: COAST GUARD CUTTER CUSHING, ATLANTIC OCEAN