Rescuing sea turtles

Because of changing ocean temperatures, hundreds of sea turtles have been washing up almost dead onto New England beaches. And while local aquariums have been successful at nursing the majority of them back to health, they don't have room to care for all of them. That's where the volunteer pilots of the not-for-profit Turtles Fly Too have come to the rescue. Correspondent Lee Cowan reports on how these creatures, including the endangered Kemp's Ridley turtles, are being given a second chance.
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[@MsSoundguy]

Beautiful. Thank you to all those who participate in this rescue story. Thank you, Mr. Cowan, for making me aware of this. Go, turtles, go!

[@katiefronkster]

This is a great segment. My 4th grade students learn about Ridley's Sea Turtles. I am going to use this video to show them the continuing efforts to help the Sea Turtles survive.

[@silviamadrid7928]

This brought tears to my eyes 😭 what are we doing to our planet? Is heartbreaking to see such a beautiful species dying or sick,thankfully there's still wonderful people helping them, a THANK YOU is not enough to let you know that you're appreciated and heroes of nature's needs, I know you going to get rewarded by the almighty for your kindness! ❤❤

[@patrickmoylan5983]

You can not control mother nature she always wins. just ask dinosaurs.

[@candicesacks2211]

Lord help these poor turtles!

[@Pumpkintiti]

WOW this truly touched me 😣🤍 Learned about the endangered species of the Ridley's sea turtles. Had happy tears when I saw them releasing them back to their home, the ocean

[@gracegood6618]

I was lucky enough to be chosen to work in the sea turtle quarantine area as a volunteer at the National Aquarium in Baltimore with Cold-stunned Kemp’s Ridley’s and Green sea turtles this past winter. Getting to take part in their rehabilitation was one of the best experiences of my entire life.

[@annblanchard3596]

Wonderful story. A huge thank you to all of the volunteers making this happen!

[@rose03cruz]

This was a lovely story , thank you for bringing it to us !❤️

[@steveconn]

These men and women are on the frontline of the prevention of the collapse of our ecosystem. God bless the sea turtles! Set free in Padre :)

[@Val-uy2me]

Thank you for this amazing and heartwarming stories. Turtles are amazing & so are these dedicated and caring humans!

[@maggiemacha5552]

How sweet it is! Tissue please, happy tears for humans being their best selves! Kudos to Turtles Fly Too!!

[@petersterling5334]

Thanks lot to All the People trying to Save these Beautiful Turtles!!

[@irisfulkerson6968]

Thank you all for your help

[@sagebutterfly2]

First I have to wipe my eyes so I can see to write.... So very grateful to all who are helping these beautiful Beings and contributing to their survival. Blessings all.

[@stevepenney6076]

This segment really put a smile on my face, and gave me hope because there are still a lot of good people out there, who care, and are helping our animal planet-mates survive!

[@annsmith4739]

Bless you all for helping these beautiful animals uk 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rayisland23]

Amazing work,Thank You

[@johnversluis3084]

So great !! Thank you to all the hard working people help this great turtles

[@heathercampbell4074]

What a great segment! How cool

[@danbilyeu6678]

This guy is the best! He needs to be hosting CBS Sunday!!!!

[@brendacox4359]

Ok, you brought happy tears of hope to my eyes again. This great story gives me some hope for this crazy country to turn its unhealthy way of thinking, behaving, and living around. Please continue to bring your viewers (like me) more positive, caring, encouraging, and hopeful stories for all to see and hear. It's healthy food for the heart, mind, and soul. ❤

[@scpatl4now]

It would be nice if you provided a link to make donations

[@paigeturner7788]

Aww! I’m glad they’re helping the turtles. I hope they have a breeding program to bring the numbers up so they’re not as endangered anymore.

[@davidmilligan2821]

Sea Turtles should always be around 🐢

[@ebybeehoney]

This is amazing. Though it would be better if the turtles could have a cleaner home to return to.

[@bisceg181]

THIS is a great story, it deserves more attention!!!

[@elizabethlodato2068]

Love the sea turtles!! ❤

[@corrinejacobson9232]

What a lovely story!!

[@georgeg.7124]

Great story! Really enjoy CBS Sunday Morning.

[@beverlybower4893]

God's blessings to EVERYONE who made this heartwarming turtle release possible. Live long and prosper, beautiful sea turtles. I wish you health and peace🐢💚

[@deerhoda7574]

Joyful!

[@davewestner]

Great job humans!

[@LTDANMAN44]

SAVE THEM!!!!!

[@sashacalicat3977]

God bless these people

[@lindaweigel5857]

The Turtle Rescue Center on Marathon Island is remarkable in their mission and often take-in sea turtles from-up north as well.

[@honu100]

2nd [ second ] Chance @ Life!! Hoorah, For All involved!!

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

There was a documentary on sea turtles hospital in the south west coast of Turkey few years ago. I saw a few by the Mediterranean beach next to Kas. The documentary show a turtle head injured by fishing boat blades, it's surferd head injury that it forget to eat...😢 They manual feed the 🐢. A British lady self founded free motor blade guard for the local fisherman to prevent more injuries

[@sherri8347]

THAT IS BY FAR ONE OF THE BEST STORIES YOU HAVE PUT OUT. 😊 THANK YOU SO MUCH. HAVE TO SEE IF I CAN DONATE SOME HOW.

[@beatpirate8]

flying turtles!! wow!

[@cepaasch]

You could always ask the Coast Guard to transport turtles. We have transported thousands in the past, sometimes hundreds on one flight. The aircraft are going flying anyway and the Ops Bosses, and most of the crew would rather transport turtles than bore holes in the sky any day of the week!!! Flights like this are already built in to the budget.

[@bretthibbs6083]

This was a huge thing when I was living in Florida back in the early 90's I remember certain times of the year people had to turn off the lights at their homes or condos so that the sea turtles can nest it was mainly the outside lights that had to be turned off. Also I remember certain areas of the beach on the gulf coast being closed off due the nests on the beaches. I also want to say that there was a sea turtle plus pelican rescue place in I think Indian rocks beach in Florida it was somewhere Between treasure island and madeira beach Florida I don;t know if they are still in operation but they were in the very early 90's I think between 90 and 92

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Adorable video this one, hoping this cute action will help human beings ...live like turtles, two hundred years and more, they say, as humans we are the best living creatures on this planet but...we still have so much to learn from these aliens so close to us, l feel like, one of my previous lives l was a turtle. I fear nothing, the atomic bomb could fall on my shell, l feel like l can survive anything. I am the harmless creature ever seen, l hate nobody, l just love to chew crispy grass and lettuce, you can bet on it guys. From time to time I love to give indigestion big predators that dare to eat me, 😂😂😂😅😅😅, l hate sharks, if l can make them die, yeah, try to guess what a turtle lies in me. You can try and pull out, all your previous reincarnations guys, we do not live a single season, my biggest concern is, what kind of Neanderthal life we have to turn back in the next ages? The future is what we have to take good care about, you can bet on it

[@Nosferatuamadeous]

Tearfully I type This... "I Like Turtles" -Zombie Kid.

[@bbygrlpt2]

God bless them! We must protect our planet and try to stop climate change destruction

[@yungwun619]

What happened to the segment about Bruce Lee on this episode?

[@shannonbowman5990]

❤

[@DorisSigel-rr4pe]

Never hold them from the top you hurt them that way you hold from the bottom

[@florinest]

So many of these saved turtles... won't the same problem plague when they're finally released back into the ocean? Won't they stay in waters that remain warm for too long again, be victims of the waters turning cold and wash up on shore again? A greater percentage of turtles washing up on shore in future years?

[@thisguy73]

Pls set up gofundme

[@Tiggerozzy]

💚🙏🐢🙏💚

[@MultiPetercool]

BTW, Elon Musk’s Starship launch facility endangers one of their prime nesting sites on the beaches of Boca Chica.

[@gracegood6618]

And I’ll continue to say it til the day I die, f*ck Elon Musk

[@Pou1gie1]

I wish they explained why these turtles are failing to migrate, and maybe took a look at how that can be remedied. Otherwise, this will continue happening.

[@zbaby82]

We humans need to switch to wind and solar power and plant more trees.

[@rocknrollermann]

Terrible release practice! Let them crawl from the sand so they know when to hold their breathe .

[@exciter66]

Great story! Especially happy CBS Sunday morning did a story without some propaganda

[@heathercampbell4074]

It is refreshing. I love this show, but sometimes I gotta hold my nose through some (most) segments. Lol

[@Seekthetruth3000]

Life is precious. That is why abortion should be safe, rare, and legal.

[@collinreesejones5525]

Bless that man and all those who help save them...I LOVE TURTLES!!! 😇

[@debpixdotcom]

😢😢😢