Sea Turtle Rescue releases formerly cold stunned turtle after year at facility

SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) — The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center recently released a turtle they had been caring for since 2021.

‘Rosemary’ was sent back to the ocean earlier this week after coming to the center as a cold stunned juvenile green sea turtle.

Her stay was extended a bit because she developed osteoarthritis, a frequent complication of cold stunning.

The center says the turtle wowed their volunteers and staff with her love of eating and charismatic personality.