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I am so fortunate! (kpwlee) sea turtle release

Posted : 9/6/2012 10:56:43 PM

Earlier I decided to go for a walk on the beach. At the end of the resort's beach is a caged area that is full of sea turtle eggs. They are removed from the beach and reburied in this area, safe from birds, etc. Each clutch (if that is the right term) is marked with a date and type of turtle (best guess). At this time of the year, there are hatchlings nearly every night, including tonight. As luck would have it I arrived as they were collecting hatchlings, in order to release them. About 20 people turned up to release them and I just happened to be there! So I got to release 3 teeny babies, over 4 hrs later and I am still giddy. I LOVE turtles and they have special meaning for me so to do this is so far beyond words :). Paige many, many years ago I had a dream about hatchling turtles and I was scurrying to save as many as I could, tonight echoed that dream. Seriously I am so giddy it is ridiculous. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CFes9lizfg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrArPO1leto&feature=youtube_gdata_player

tacran

Posted : 9/7/2012 12:09:39 AM

Karen, that is SO cool!!! I can't imagine seeing that first hand. No wonder you're giddy! To be that close to that basket of all the little baby turtles moving around must have been overwhelming. I've seen that process on TV shows. Witnessing it and participating like you did would surely be a profound experience.

Thanks for posting your videos here!

miranadobe

Posted : 9/7/2012 7:32:16 AM

kpwlee
Paige many, many years ago I had a dream about hatchling turtles and I was scurrying to save as many as I could, tonight echoed that dream. Seriously I am so giddy it is ridiculous.

AMAZING!

"To see a turtle in your dream symbolizes wisdom, faithfulness, longevity, and loyalty."

Freedom

Posted : 9/7/2012 7:55:05 AM

Great stuff! So happy for you to have this experience. Thrilled that you took video and shared it with us!

Those babies are moving so fast! Guess they know they are at risk until they reach the water. Sort of odd seeing them all in the basket, lol.

mrstjohnson

Posted : 9/7/2012 8:10:31 AM

Karen - so happy for you!!!!!

JackieG

Posted : 9/7/2012 8:15:25 AM

What an amazing experience and I can't think of anyone who could appreciate it more than you. :) Except maybe me. lol There's just something about turtles that evoke wisdom and patience, with a touch of humor thrown in to make us smile.

kpwlee

Posted : 9/7/2012 8:15:40 AM

I was very disturbed to see them in the baskets, but without this program fewer would survive so I kept telling myself that!

Paige that dream was 20 yrs ago, although I have never had that dream again, turtles appear in my dreams more than any other creature. Lots of them in my dreams last night :). Woke up thinking about those babies on their journey

shadowsgin

Posted : 9/7/2012 8:39:13 AM

That's wonderful, thanks for sharing! So cute! Not sure Bugsy would have been calmly watching, lol, looks like way too much activity.

cakana

Posted : 9/7/2012 8:53:03 AM

Oh what a wonderful experience Karen. I'd have been just as giddy as you were. I love turtles too. How can you not love a turtle? Big Smile

nymaureen

Posted : 9/7/2012 9:52:38 AM

How very exciting. Thanks for sharing.

kpwlee

Posted : 9/7/2012 10:19:16 AM

shadowsgin
That's wonderful, thanks for sharing! So cute! Not sure Bugsy would have been calmly watching, lol, looks like way too much activity.

Gin there is no doubt B would not have been calm, but he may have been of use when a pelican was hovering and landing in the hopes of a turtle snack. He chases the pelicans at the beach we visit so I am sure he would have kept that big hungry bird away :)

PawMaid

Posted : 9/7/2012 10:34:59 AM

That is so awesome,I so glad you got to enjoy this experience. I have a turtle I rescued years ago,She is always fascinating.

Jewlieee

Posted : 9/7/2012 12:46:49 PM

How cool! Who would have thought 2 30 seconds videos of baby turtles would go so far to brighten my day :) They made me smile. Thanks for sharing these! I hope they all survive!!