Turtle follow up....

First off, if you haven't read the post before this one, stop now and read it first. After consulting with Richard, we decided that the turtle probably had come from the marsh where Old Creek comes onto the beach. And - because the little guy was *so* active - we were fairly certain he was healthy. Even in Kasey's old crate - he was still trying to get out. I had to rescue him once: he had flipped over onto his back during one escape attempt.

Anyway, we decided he was healthy and he should just go home. I have no idea why he wandered out onto the beach. There is still plenty of fresh water flowing from Old Creek out to sea, so maybe he just was out for a walk, following the creek, who knows.

I put the crate in my car & drove down to the 24th street parking lot. I walked him (carried him, actually) down to the marsh at the creek. I had never been that close to it -and it's much larger than you would think. All kinds of marshy plants, and plenty of frog sounds. I set him down - really wanting to see him scurry off, but he just sat there. I waited for a bit, then decided he would move when ready. I bid him good luck and left.

I'm sure he's frolicking around with his friends again...at least I hope so! I would guess that's the only time I'll ever find a turtle on the beach :)