Coast Guard rescues sea turtle with crab pot line wrapped tightly around neck

A local news story from Florida, reported by WFLA Tampa.

Local News · Florida · October 12, 2026

From WFLA Tampa

A Coast Guard crew was in the right place at the right time to help a sea turtle facing a life-threatening situation on Sunday.

Reported by WFLA Tampa, October 12, 2026. Read the full story at WFLA Tampa →

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