A witness reported seeing a man on a Broward County beach pulling wooden posts and ripping tape to kick sand in two areas where mother sea turtles had laid their babies’ eggs, according to a police report.

Wildlife experts are urging boaters to be aware of their surroundings and obey posted speed limits as boat strikes continue to rise in South Florida.

A Key West police officer responded to a call Monday night about a group of baby turtles that needed help.

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. – The Miami Seaquarium has released two sea turtles back into the ocean after being rescued over a year ago. According to the Miami Seaquarium, the two male sea turtles, Yule and Buoyance, were rescued off the coast of South Florida after suffering nearly fatal injuries over a year ago. The larger sea turtle, Yule, was rescued from Black Point Marina in Dec. 2019 when he was discovered in dire shape. “He came with hooks, fishing hooks lol over his body,” says Julie Heyde, who is part of the Miami Seaquarium team who took care of the two sea turtles. “Floating on his back end just bobbing around from impaction.”According to Heyde, they’ve already rescued at least 12 sea turtles this year alone.