x
Breaking News
More () »

Turtle release scheduled for recovered animals Sunday

Four or five green sea turtles will be released Sunday morning after recovering from tumor surgery at the Texas Sealife Center.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — For the second time this spring season-- the Texas Sealife Center will host a sea turtle release-- this time-- it will be at a new location.

About four or five green sea turtles that had f-p tumors surgically removed have now recovered and will return to the wild after months of rehabilitation.

RELATED: Bobcat in local neighborhood sparks mixed reaction from residents

The release will take Place at a new location.

It will take place at North Padre Island beach near mile marker 212.

To get there--- take access road 3A and turn left.

The release takes place on Sunday at 11 a.m. 

More from 3News on KIIITV.com:  

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for your daily news and exclusive extended interviews.

Do you have a news tip? Tell 3!

Email tell3@kiiitv.com so we can get in touch with you about your story should we have questions or need more information. We realize some stories are sensitive in nature. Let us know if you'd like to remain anonymous.

Before You Leave, Check This Out