2A • February 17, 2017 • Seaside Signal • seasidesignal.com
Loggerhead turtle dies after rescue
By R.J. Marx
Seaside Signal
OREGON COAST AQUARIUM/FOR EO MEDIA GROUP
Despite efforts of rehabilitators, this loggerhead turtle failed
to survive after being brought for treatment.
The best efforts of Seaside
Aquarium and the Oregon
Coast Aquarium staff were
not enough to revive a cold-
stunned loggerhead turtle res-
cued late Saturday, Feb. 11, in
Cannon Beach.
The loggerhead was re-
ported dead by the Oregon
Coast Aquarium a day after
arrival for treatment.
Seaside’s Tiffany Boothe
responded to a report of tur-
tles washed ashore at Cres-
cent Beach in Ecola State
Park on Saturday. After walk-
ing a mile and a half along the
beach, she discovered the tur-
tle near Chapman Point.
Boothe and Seaside Aquar-
ium staff member Molly
Schmidt recovered the animal
and assisted in transferring it
to Newport Sunday morning.
A threatened species, log-
gerhead sea turtles are con-
sidered a “rarer species” to
strand on Oregon beaches,
according to Jim Burke, the
Oregon Coast Aquarium’s di-
rector of animal husbandry.
The Oregon Coast Aquari-
um and Seattle Aquarium are
the only rehabilitation facil-
ities in the northwest United
States authorized by the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service to
provide the specialized care
sea turtles require.
Most stranded turtles in
recent years have been olive
ridley and green sea turtles,
Burke said.
Two olive ridleys, named
Thunder and Lightning, were
transported from the North
Coast to SeaWorld in San Di-
ego last winter. Thunder died,
but Lightning continues reha-
bilitation, SeaWorld officials
said in January.
Loggerheads are known for
their large heads and heavy,
strong jaws and can weigh up
to 375 pounds. They are listed
as a threatened species due to
coastal development.
The last loggerhead to ar-
rive alive at the aquarium was
on Christmas Eve 2007, and
it also survived only one day,
Burke said.
During the winter, cold-
shocked sea turtles can be-
come stranded on beaches,
Boothe said Sunday. Water
temperatures in Newport are
at least 20 degrees lower than
those needed for survival.
Reports of stranded tur-
tles can begin as early as
mid-October and can contin-
ue through January, Boothe
said. This was the third turtle
to wash ashore this year, but
the only one to be recovered
alive.
8:24 p.m., Avenue G: Police
respond to a report of a
young couple fighting; the fe-
male stating her wish to die.
Police search the area but are
unable to locate the couple.
3:35 p.m., 400 block S. Roo-
sevelt: Property crimes are
reported.
SEASIDE POLICE LOG
8:22 p.m., Highway 101 and
Milepost 18: Caller reports
what they believe is an intox-
icated driver they’ve been
following since Astoria. Caller
reports the driver having no
lights on while crossing a
bridge; fluctuating speeds;
unable to maintain lane; driv-
ing over the sidewalk. Police
patrol the area but are unable
to locate.
Jan. 30
12:02 p.m., 400 block S. Roo-
sevelt: An employee of a busi-
ness requests a welfare check
on a woman who yelled at
her. Officers are advised.
9:17 p.m., 800 block Broad-
way: Keys found in front of
Seaside Brewing New Year’s
Day are turned in after posted
fliers resulted only in prank
phone calls.
Jan. 31
2:59 a.m., 1900 block S.
Roosevelt: Multiple reports of
gunshots, fireworks, and oth-
er loud noises are relayed to
the police who are unable to
hear or locate any described
activity.
3:48 a.m., 1900 block S.
Roosevelt: More calls come
into the police department
regarding the loud noise,
described as “like bombs go-
ing off.” Police respond with
negative results.
4:51 p.m., Spruce and Wa-
hanna: Police knock on the
door of a residence after be-
ing alerted of erratic driving
in a BMW. The car is parked at
the residence but there is no
answer at the door.
7:54 p.m., 600 block S. Roos-
evelt: Police respond to a call
about a transient lying down
beside a Dumpster, imbibing
alcohol. Subject is warned
they are committing trespass.
apartment. Police responding
say there was no disturbance
and that the occupant of the
apartment, who was alone
in the apartment, was using
different voices to speak.
4:21 p.m., 400 block S. Roo-
sevelt: A woman’s employer
told police of receiving an
anonymous note regarding
the employee, stating the
employee is a thief and drug
addict. The subject of the
message believes she knows
who sent the note, but is
unable to prove it.
9:30 p.m., Estuary: A code
violation is reported.
7:53 p.m., 12th and Prom:
An injured kitten is taken to
a veterinarian by a police
officer.
Feb. 1
Feb. 2
8:45 a.m., Mill Pond: Police
respond to a person lying
suspiciously on the ground.
After contacting the person,
it is determined everything
is fine.
8:20 a.m., 300 block S. Edge-
wood: Police contact a female
concerned about her friend;
police contact the woman
and advise her about the
concern and that she should
contact her friend.
10:20 a.m. 400 block S.
Columbia: Caller reports her
11-year-old daughter spent
the night at a friend’s house
and did not go to school the
next day. The children were
located later by the mother at
the Arcade.
12:44 p.m., 900 block
Beach Drive: Caller reports a
disturbance in an adjacent
2:38 p.m., 1000 block S. Hol-
laday: A rape in the first de-
gree was reported. No further
information was available.
7:24 p.m. 400 block S. Holl-
aday: A public safety officer
was assaulted. No further
information was given.
10:03 p.m., 1200 block Ave-
nue E: A mother asked police
to help her with her out of
control daughter. Police pro-
vide the mother with options.
Feb. 3
7:29 p.m., 300 block S.
Roosevelt: A theft in the third
degree was reported.
8:35 p.m., 800 block S. Roo-
sevelt: Another theft in the
third degree was reported.
10:12 p.m., 2nd Avenue and
The Prom: A missing person
was reported.
Feb. 4
2:11 p.m., 2000 block N. Hol-
laday: A theft in the second
degree was reported.
11:58 a.m., 700 block Avenue
S: A telephone harassment
situation is reported.
5:45 p.m., 7th and N. Holl-
aday: Police assist another
agency regarding a trans-
former explosion.
12:42 p.m., 500 block S.
Roosevelt: A man tells police
he is constantly harassed via
telephone by his landlord. Po-
lice deem this is a civil matter
regarding a conflict between
the tenant and the landlord.
Feb. 5
Top Brands. Factory-Direct Prices.
Free Coupon Book at Wine & Beer Haus or online,
www.seasideoutlets.com.
2:22 p.m., Broadway: Police
assist with an emergency
medical situation.
9:14 p.m., Highway 101:
Caller reports an intoxicated
couple fighting. Police arrive
and warn the pair of disorder-
ly conduct.
Feb. 6
12:32 p.m., 400 block 2nd
Avenue: Sex crimes were
reported.
5:57 p.m., 400 block S. Hol-
laday: Police respond to an
emergency medical call.
9:23 p.m., 1600 block N.
Roosevelt: Caller reports a
woman sitting in her truck
for 3 hours in front of his
business. Police contacting
subject determine she and
her companion both have
suspended licenses. They are
told to walk to their lodging,
not drive.
Feb. 7
10:45 a.m., 400 block N. Wah-
anna: A person is apprehend-
ed on a warrant arrest.
12:21 p.m., 200 block N.
Holladay: Another person is
apprehended on a warrant
arrest.
Feb. 8
11:46 a.m., 400 block S.
Columbia: Police respond to
a report of transients living
in a garage. Officers search
area, but find no one inside.
Extra patrols of the area are
ordered.
2:30 p.m., Seaside police
department: Parent comes
to the police inquiring about
repercussions of a child
striking a parent and destroy-
ing property. From the log:
“Officer succeeded at making
his point.”
Feb. 9
10:30 a.m., 1100 block
Broadway: Officer responds
to report of an unresponsive
intoxicated individual in the
same place two days in a row.
Subject is transported to the
hospital.
11:53 a.m., 300 block Beach
Drive: Police respond to a
report regarding a subject
who said he would “break his
dog’s neck” if it ran away from
him again. Police checking
two nearby residences could
not locate the subject.
ANNUAL
Jan. 29
6:50 a.m., 1st and Holladay:
Caller reports sounds of
gunshots. Police are unable
to locate.
34 YEARS
February 23 rd , 24 th , 25 th & 26 th the Lighthouse
Jazz Society will present the 34 rd Year of Jazz in
Seaside featuring twelve quality bands and one
guest artist, performing twenty seven hours of live
entertainment at five different venues in Seaside.
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors and volunteers
that make this weekend a huge success. We are very grateful to the following Businesses and
Individuals for their continuing support - you make it happen.
Thank You!
Corporate Sponsors:
Lighthouse Jazz Society
City of Seaside Tourism Advisory Committee
Grand Band Sponsor:
Pig ‘N Pancake, Robert Feldman, Jack & Barbara McCown,
Windemere Stellar and Beachhouse Vacation Rentals
Band Sponsors:
Winter Hours
JANUARY-MARCH
SUNDAY-THURSDAY 10-6, FRIDAY-SATURDAY 10-8
BATH & BODY WORKS • BOOK WAREHOUSE •
BRUCE’S CANDY KITCHEN • CARTER’S • CHRISTOPHER
& BANKS • CLAIRE’S • DAISY MAY’S SANDWICH SHOP
• DRESS BARN & DRESS BARN WOMEN • EDDIE
BAUER • FAMOUS FOOTWEAR OUTLET • GNC •
HELLY HANSEN • KITCHEN COLLECTION • L’EGGS
HANS BALI PLAYTEX EXPRESS • NIKE FACTORY
STORE • OSH KOSH B’GOSH • PENDLETON •
PERFECT LOOK • RACK ROOM SHOES • RUE 21
• SEASIDE SHIPPING CENTER • THE WINE & BEER
HAUS • TOKYO TERIYAKI • TOYS “R” US • TREE OF
LIFE CHRISTIAN OUTLET • VAN HEUSEN • ZUMIEZ
12 TH AVE. & HWY. 101
SEASIDE, OR
503.717.1603
Beach House Vacation Rentals, Dennis Adrian, Sunset Empire
Park & Recreation Dist., Suzanne Elise, Avamere Seaside and
Providence Elder Place, Rusty & Pat Crain, David Vrooman and
David Gault & Sharon Swenson
Music Sponsors:
Inn at Seaside, Eagle Financial Group, Seaside Aquarium, Seaside
Carousel Mall, River Inn at Seaside, Clatsop Distributing/Budweiser,
McMenamins, Inc, KBGE 94.9 FM, Dean Martin
Patrons:
Sam’s Seaside Cafe, Rod & Beverly Grosso, Don & Pam Gianotti, Clatsop
Community Bank, Norma’s Seafood & Steak, Ward & Lois Cook, Hillcrest Inn,
Seaside Chamber of Commerce, Wilcox & Flegel, Jim & Mary Foster, John
Niemeyer & Joyce Evanyo, Dick & Tip Martin, Charles & Ruth Johnson, Ernest
& Joann Rivas, Donna Mary Dulcich & Richard Aebel, Knutsen Insurance,
Barbara West, Robert Entringer, Peter Ferrero, Dooger’s Seafood & Grill, Ibby
Brooke, Judy Hunt, Rick Fisher, Nichols Cutting, Peter Comanor & Chloe Doyle,
RE/MAX Coastal Advantage, Howard & Lynne Marcus, Henry & Nancy Holdt,
Brad & Kaylene Boardman, US Bank, Susan Shinn & Chris Deits and Kevin &
Beth Keeney
Lodging Sponsors:
Ebb Tide Motel, Hi-Tide, Best Western Oceanview Resort, Shilo Inn Oceanfront, Escape
Lodging, Rivertide Suites, Seashore Resort, Beach House Vacation Rentals, Ocean
Front Motel, Quality Inn, River Inn at Seaside, Hillcrest Inn, Inn at Seaside, Sandy Cove,
Seashore Inn, Shilo East
In Kind Sponsors:
Caffe Latte, Dooger’s Seafood and Grill, Reed & Hertig, Dundee’s Bar & Grill, Norma’s Seafood &
Steak, Pizza Harbor, Rascals, Seaside Food, Seaside Helicopter, Astoria Warehousing, Shilo Inn at
the Portland Airport, United Grocers, Clean Sweep, Lazerquick
A big thank you to all that attend the Seaside Jazz Festival.
Thank you to the many volunteers who help make this
another great jazz festival in Seaside
www.jazzseaside.com
866-345-6257
A portion of this project was made possible by a grant
from Seaside Tourism Advisory Committee, funded by
room tax dollars. The website is: www.seasideor.com