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Rehab turtles head home

Seven sea turtles are making their journey back to the ocean after being released into the North Carolina surf by volunteers and veterinary students from the Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Topsail Beach.The turtles were transported from the center to the beach wrapped in wet towels before being released into waist-deep water.Crowds gathered on the beach and cheered, as one-by-one,

Seven sea turtles are making their journey back to the ocean after being released into the North Carolina surf by volunteers and veterinary students from the Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Topsail Beach.

The turtles were transported from the center to the beach wrapped in wet towels before being released into waist-deep water.

Crowds gathered on the beach and cheered, as one-by-one, the turtles were set free.