Three juvenile loggerhead turtles have washed up on beaches in southern England over the course of a week.
Recent storms and rough seas probably pushed them off course, the British Divers Marine Life Rescue charity said.
Turtles found at Kimmeridge, Dorset, and Milendreath, Cornwall, on Tuesday were rescued by wildlife experts but have since died, the organisation said.
Another turtle is likely to have died after being returned to the sea at Lydd, Kent, the charity added.
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Recent storms and rough seas probably pushed them off course, the British Divers Marine Life Rescue charity said.
Turtles found at Kimmeridge, Dorset, and Milendreath, Cornwall, on Tuesday were rescued by wildlife experts but have since died, the organisation said.
The charity, which collects reports of stranded marine creatures, said it was unusual for so many turtles to wash up in such a short period.
It said most recently a turtle was found covered in algae at Walney Island, Cumbria, in February, and is now is being cared for at an aquarium.
“If they stray into cooler waters, they can become cold-stunned which will only get worse the longer they are exposed to the lower temperatures and can ultimately be life-threatening.”
British Divers Marine Life Rescue recommends that stranded turtles are wrapped in towels and reported to the charity.
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