Hope ok to post here. Didn't know where else to put it. Read this from the brigantine mammal stranding site. They said lots of sea turtles might be washing up, AND they are not dead, just shocked by the cold.
Marine Mammal Stranding Center added 2 new photos.
Okay Turtle Lovers - we need your help! We have responded to several cold-stunned turtles coming ashore in the past week. As we have mentioned before, these animals may look dead, as they will appear very lethargic and will not be moving much, but they are STILL alive! The BEST thing to do in this scenario is to CALL (609-266-0538) right away and provide a detailed description of the animal (size, color, activity level), and the exact location of the animal. If you can get a photo as well, it is very helpful to us. DO NOT TRY TO WARM THE ANIMAL UP -
warming these animals up at an accelerated rate could kill them.
As of right now, most of the turtles seem to be in the Raritan/Sandy Hook Bay area, washing up mainly on Sandy Hook beaches, but there could be more turtles on the coastline that have not been found. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call us at 609-266-0538.