Warning after turtles wash up on Cornwall beaches
She said Cornish waters were "generally too cold for marine turtles" and it was vital to act quickly if people found one at the beach.People should call the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) or, if the turtle is dead, contact the Marine Strandings hotline. Ms Allen said: "We do occasionally get marine turtles coming ashore along our coast and it's understandable that people want to help when they see a marine animal in trouble. "So, we're urging everyone to be aware of what to do in these situations – a quick phone call could save a turtle's life."
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