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3A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 ‘Good luck, big girl!’ Stranded sea turtle to be rehabilitated in Newport By R.J. MARX The Daily Astorian Oregon Coast Aquarium ABOVE: Olive ridley tur- tle transported to Ore- gon Coast Aquarium on Thanksgiving Day. Tiffany Boothe/Seaside Aquarium Olive ridley turtle that washed up on the Coast on Wednesday. Oregon Coast Aquarium Oregon Coast Aquarium staff helping to rehabilitate an endangered olive ridley turtle. ‘We are hopeful for this turtle’s successful rehabilitation.’ Jim Burke, director of animal husbandry at the Oregon Coast Aquarium quent in the past few years, with noted strandings in Sea- side, Cannon Beach and throughout the North Coast. Olive ridley sea tur- tles are listed on the federal endangered species list as threatened. During the winter, cold- shocked sea turtles can become stranded on our beaches, said Tiffany Boothe of the Seaside Aquarium. Reports of stranded turtles can begin as early as mid-October and can continue through January. Seaside is authorized to receive stranded turtles and hold them until transport can be arranged. If a turtle washes ashore on the North Coast of Oregon it is common for Sea- side to be one of the first to respond. The Oregon Coast Aquar- ium and Seattle Aquarium are the only two authorized Fish and Wildlife Service facilities in the Pacific Northwest that can provide long-term rehabil- itation care for sea turtles. The trend of turtles wash- ing ashore is expected to con- tinue, Beck said. “Good luck big girl!” Boothe wrote on the Seaside Aquarium’s Facebook page. EMERALD HEIGHTS APARTMENTS 503-325-8221 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All Rents Electricity · Garbage · Water Include: ASK ABOUT NEWLY REMODELED APARTMENTS Expires 12/1/17 SEASIDE — The Sea- side Aquarium recovered a 50-pound olive ridley sea tur- tle that came ashore this week near Benson Beach. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has transferred her to the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport for rehabilitation. “We are especially thankful for the dedication from all par- ties involved given the short notice on a holiday,” said Jim Burke, director of animal hus- bandry at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. “Our staff will perform X-rays ... and continue to monitor the sea turtle’s con- dition,” he added. “Although we are always uncertain of the outcome when we receive extremely sick animals, we are hopeful for this turtle’s suc- cessful rehabilitation.” Chad and Mickey Heidt of Beaverton were camp- ing at Cape Disappointment State Park in Washington and discovered the stranded tur- tle while walking on Ben- son Beach around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to Sally Compton, public relations director of the Oregon Coast Aquarium. The couple was able to reach the Marine Mammal Standing Network and coordi- nated with Seaside Aquarium staff, who provided instruc- tions for assisting in the trans- fer of the turtle with the help of a Washington park ranger. Laura Todd of Fish and Wildlife retrieved the tur- tle from Seaside to transport it safely to Newport. After receiving the turtle around 12:30 a.m. Thanksgiving morning, Oregon State Aquar- ium staff evaluated her condi- tion, administered fluids, and performed a blood draw. Ini- tial exams showed she was extremely emaciated. Her tem- perature was 59 degrees Fahr- enheit, well below the standard temperature of 75 degrees. Olive ridleys washing ashore have become more fre- Adopt a Pet Savvy Young Female American Short Hair Tabby The sweetest way to enjoy a cozy winter this year is friendship with a clever, loving kitty. 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