See it: Struggling sea turtle safely rescued from rocks on Florida beach
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office said the "very large" sea turtle was stuck on coquina rocks in some sand dunes and couldn't escape
Watch: Stuck sea turtle safely rescued from rocks in Florida
A video shared by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office in Florida shows the rescue of a sea turtle that had become stuck on some rocks while trying to get back to the ocean.
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Sea turtle nesting season is in full swing along the Florida coast, and while a vast majority of the marine reptiles are able to make it back to the ocean, some need a little help making their way back into the water.
This photo shows members of the Flagler County Sheriffs Office rescuing a sea turtle that became stuck on rocks.
(Flagler County Sheriffs Office/Facebook)
Such was the case in Flagler County, Florida, on Monday when the sheriff’s office was notified that a sea turtle was in distress and needed help.
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that the "very large" sea turtle became stuck on the coquina rocks along the sand dunes just south of Marineland Dolphin Adventures and couldn’t get back into the ocean.
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This photo shows members of the Flagler County Sheriff's Office rescuing a sea turtle that became stuck on rocks.
(Flagler County Sheriff's Office/Facebook)
According to the Facebook post, the turtle patrol arrived at the scene and discussed the situation with authorities, who advised that the turtle be released back into the water.
Work then began to help free the turtle, and a Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputy, as well as members of Flagler County Fire Rescue, were able to dislodge it from the rocks.
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This photo shows members of the Flagler County Sheriff's Office rescuing a sea turtle that became stuck on rocks.
(Flagler County Sheriff's Office/Facebook)
They then carried the massive sea turtle into the surf, where it swam off into the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean while the sun began to rise.