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Loggerhead sea turtle fleeing flashlights signals the importance of minimizing disturbances during nesting season

Summary by Island Free Press
On Saturday night, a sea turtle in Rodanthe was interrupted in a beach landing to presumably lay eggs, as beachgoers in the immediate area crowded around to catch photos and videos of the sight.“Last night, I witnessed a large Loggerhead turtle exiting the water,” said Rodanthe Pier employee Brad Hanson on Sunday. “As soon as that happened, every person on the beach surrounded the turtle with their very bright LED flashlights. The turtle was blo…
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Island Free Press broke the news in on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
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