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Untamed Lowcountry

June 09, 2014 02:35 PM

Amelia the Hilton Head Island sea turtle released after recovery

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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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