Hundreds of people lined the shore to watch 32 rehabilitated sea turtles make their way back into the Gulf of America.
The Texas Sealife Center, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing sea turtles, hosted the release.
Jean Hicket attended the event and said she was moved by what she witnessed.
"I think it's amazing, I think they do wonderful work, and I love to see the turtles. And I love to see them be rehabilitated and put back in the ocean. I think it's awesome," Hicket said.
After receiving medical care and months of recovery, the turtles were given a second chance at life in their natural habitat. The release served as a reminder of the impact wildlife rescue organizations have in the Coastal Bend.
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