TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Today’s something good is a holiday weekend rescue for the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab!
They say an adult loggerhead turtle named Robin was spotted floating offshore in Panama City Beach by some boaters.
More good news:
Robin was rescued by the FWC and was safely brought to the main lab.
WCTV’s Something Good sponsored by First Florida Credit Union(WCTV/First Florida Credit Union)
Some vets checked out the 232-pound turtle for buoyancy issues, and Robin is now getting plenty of care and swimming happily at the marine lab!
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