Turtles are being washed up around the south and west coasts of the UK (one per day so far this year).
Its imperative to get post mortem samples from any dead ones and to get any live ones to a
specialist sealife centre ASAP so if you find one dead or alive please contact this number
immediately:
01239 683033
A live turtle has to kept at its existing temperature until specialists can raise their temp by 1degree per day. They don't need to be kept in water or put by the fire!
Any other strandings please put this number in your notebook: 0800 652 0333 and contact as soon as possible.