Sea turtles rescued from storm drain after disorientation
By The BriefBrief
Volunteers with Clearwater Marine Aquarium and a Pinellas County deputy rescued multiple sea turtles trapped in a storm drain along Gulf Boulevard in Indian Rocks Beach on Monday morning. The turtles were found after they likely became disoriented by improper lighting from a nearby beachfront property and crossed Gulf Boulevard.
WHO:Clearwater Marine Aquarium volunteers and a Pinellas County deputy
WHAT:Multiple sea turtles were rescued from a storm drain; improper lighting is blamed for disorientation.
WHEN:Reported Sep 7, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET
WHERE:Indian Rocks Beach
WHY:The turtles may have become disoriented by improper lighting from a nearby beachfront property, leading them away from the water and across Gulf Boulevard.
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