Amelia the Hilton Head Island sea turtle released after recovery | Island Packet

Untamed Lowcountry

Jun 09, 2014

Amelia the Hilton Head Island sea turtle released after recovery

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January.

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January. South Carolina Aquarium

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January.

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January. South Carolina Aquarium

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January.

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January. South Carolina Aquarium

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January.

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January. South Carolina Aquarium

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January.

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January. South Carolina Aquarium

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January.

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January. South Carolina Aquarium

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January.

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January. South Carolina Aquarium

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January.

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January. South Carolina Aquarium

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January.

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January. South Carolina Aquarium

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January.

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January. South Carolina Aquarium

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January.

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January. South Carolina Aquarium

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January.

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January. South Carolina Aquarium

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January.

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January. South Carolina Aquarium

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January.

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January. South Carolina Aquarium

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January.

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January. South Carolina Aquarium

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January.

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January. South Carolina Aquarium

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January.

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January. South Carolina Aquarium

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January.

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January. South Carolina Aquarium

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January.

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January. South Carolina Aquarium

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January.

Employees of the S.C. Aquarium in Charleston release Amelia on June 6, 2014, at Kiawah Island. A family came upon the 10-pound, cold-stunned sea turtle in a Hilton Head march in January. South Carolina Aquarium

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