An olive ridley sea turtle was found beached today on Blue Beach on Camp Pendleton.
The base’s wildlife biologists notified SeaWorld, who is now treating the turtle.
“Initial assessment of the turtle indicated that the sea turtle is dehydrated, underweight and hypothermic,” said SeaWorld spokesperson Kelly Terry.
It also has some shell wounds and appears to have ingested some kind of plastic debris.
The turtle is being given fluids and antibiotics.
“SeaWorld will continue to care for the turtle until it is in good health. If all goes well, the turtle could be returned to the ocean later in the year when the waters are warmer,” said Terry.
The turtle is estimated to be 10 and 20 years old and weighs more than 42 pounds.
Keep up to date on breaking news: Follow us on Twitter @nbcsandiego, fan us on Facebook, sign up for our breaking news e-mail alerts or text SDBREAKING to 622339 to receive text messages for local breaking news. (For more info, text HELP. To end, text STOP. Message and data rates may apply.)
