In recognition of one of the island’s finest partnerships, Marathon’s Turtle Hospital hosted a Coast Guard Appreciation Day on (DATE) to celebrate the guardsmen and women who assist in critical turtle rescues throughout the year. Along with a tour of the hospital, Coast Guard members and their families were treated to a day of food and games – including a friendly tug-of-war contest.
“It shows how fortunate we are with our island community to have partners like the Coast Guard,” said Turtle Hospital manager Bette Zirkelbach. “We couldn’t do what we do without them. They’re an amazing help … and we certainly appreciate their brawn with the bigger turtles.”
Coast Guardsmen and -women and their families enjoy a day of games, food and camaraderie at the Turtle Hospital to celebrate a long-standing partnership that has saved the lives of hundreds of injured sea turtles. LARRY BENVENUTI/Contributed
