Turtles Trapped by Ghost Gear | Orlando News

Three loggerhead sea turtles in Brevard County, Florida, died or are fighting for survival after becoming victims of discarded fishing gear—two were euthanized due to irreversible injuries, while the third, Falafel, is recovering after losing a flipper. The Brevard Zoo is sounding the alarm, urging beachgoers and anglers to clean up ghost gear and be mindful around marine life, as every discarded hook or line could mean death for these majestic creatures. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b601d2f8a46d77f3