the rivers cause more than wakes. Their engines serve as a suction
for turtles and manatees. Even if they are trying to swim away, the
engines swirling motion will pull the poor turtles and manatees in.
This loggerhead was trying to get out of the way of a propeller, as is
evidenced by the damage done to the back of her shell and her back
flippers. She was found in the surf at Patrick where she was probably
trying to make it onshore to lay the eggs she was carrying.
It is not my goal to be graphic or use scare tactics; I'd rather dwell on
the many wonderful things about the Space Coast. Sometimes, however,
it's the best method of making a point. Boaters: please be careful!!!!
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