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Injured baby Loggerhead sea turtle rescued in North Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach Ocean Rescue rescued a baby Loggerhead sea turtle that was injured and stuck in a tide pool, Aug. 31, 2020. North Myrtle Beach Ocean Rescue rescued a baby Loggerhead sea turtle that was injured and stuck in a tide pool, Aug. 31, 2020. (NMBOR)
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Loggerhead sea turtle hatchling got a second chance at life on Monday after being rescued by lifeguards in North Myrtle Beach, WPDE reported.

North Myrtle Beach Ocean Rescue said they found the little turtle stranded in a tide pool, and they called the volunteer group, Sea Turtle Patrol to help.

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NMBOR said the turtle had an injured flipper and will be taken to rehab.

Once he’s able to swim on his own, the baby turtle will be released back into the ocean.

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