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Georgia Total Coronavirus Cases: 3,092,429
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Georgia Total Coronavirus Deaths: 42,839
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U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
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Coronavirus News for Jekyll Island
Historic sea turtle release makes a splash on Georgia's coast
JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. — The largest sea turtle release in Georgia's history happened in Jekyll Island on Wednesday, after 34 turtles spent months receiving treatment. The group of 33 Kemp's ridley ... More info »
First Coast News - 04/04/2024 11:46amRehabilitated sea turtles returned to home off Georgia coast
JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. — After months of treatment, 34 rehabilitated sea turtles have been released back into the ocean off Jekyll Island in Georgia. The turtles received care for hypothermia ... More info »
WMAZ - 04/04/2024 05:25amGeorgia group and others release 34 rehabilitated sea turtles into ocean after reptiles regained their health
Thirty-four rehabilitated sea turtles were transported to Jekyll Island in Georgia to be let back into the ocean thanks to multiple marine conservation societies and aquariums. Each winter ... More info »
Fox News - 04/04/2024 07:49amEndangered sea turtles get a second chance at life
Nearly three dozen endangered sea turtles got a second chance at life when they were released into the ocean off of Georgia's Jekyll Island this month. Organizers said it was the largest such ... More info »
WUNC - 04/11/2024 09:18pmRehabilitated loggerhead turtles released off coast of Georgia after winter rescue
Through a collaboration with the Georgia Aquarium and the Georgia Sea Turtle Center in Jekyll Island, Ga., the cold-stunned turtles were recently released back into the Atlantic Ocean. Equipped ... More info »
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