Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons celebrates 10 years
Approximately 95% of the turtles that come into the rescue injured are released.
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May 2, 2022, 3:51 PM
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Updated 735 days ago
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Long
Island’s Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons is celebrating 10 years of
rehabilitation and the release of thousands of turtles.
The
foundation, based in Jamesport, was founded in 2012 and has saved more than
1,500 turtles.
The
milestone comes as Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons reflects on the
important work it has accomplished.
“We named
the first turtle who came to the sanctuary 'Momma,' and she’s still with
us today ... she cannot be released into the wild,” said Karen Testa, executive
director/president of Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons.
Approximately 95% of the turtles that come into the rescue
injured are released.
“We rehabilitate them every day; some of them getting
treatments five a day. They heal slow and can be with us for five years or
more. The patients that cannot be released live in our sanctuary for the rest
of their lives. Others go back exactly where they were found, but in a safer
location nearby,” said Testa.
The
1,500 turtles who have recovered from their injuries and released into the wild
over the past decade were victims of car accidents, lawn mowers, construction,
boating accidents and attacks by wildlife or pets.
Testa
also pointed out many of the turtles that are brought to the center
were released into the wild by people who initially bought them as pets and
then realized they couldn’t care for them any longer.
If you see an injured turtle, please call the group's 24/7
nationwide hotline at 631-779-3737.
