Oregon Coast Mourns the Passing of Stranded Green Sea Turtle

Oregon Coast Aquarium

In a somber turn of events along the shores of Oregon, a story unfolds of a diminutive green sea turtle, affectionately named “Squirt” due to her small stature, tragically losing her struggle for life. Discovered on the sands of Manzanita Beach last Saturday, the turtle’s plight captured the hearts of many.

Despite the relentless efforts of the dedicated team at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, who provided ceaseless care for two harrowing days, Squirt’s journey ended too soon. Her injuries, too severe to overcome, brought her brief resurgence under human care to a poignant end.

The perilous winter seas off the Oregon coast, known for their turbulent

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