Current Events > Coast Guard rescues turtle tangled in 53 million dollars worth of cocaine.

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http://fox2now.com/2017/12/22/coast-guard-rescues-sea-turtle-entangled-in-bales-of-cocaine/

A sea turtle trapped in bales of cocaine was rescued during a counter drug patrol mission in the eastern Pacific Ocean that also resulted in the seizure of about $53 million in drugs, U.S. Coast Guard officials said Sunday.

The crew of the cutter Thetis discovered the sea turtle on Nov. 19th, after launching a small boat to investigate a debris field.

Upon close inspection, the crew discovered the marine reptile was trapped in what appeared to be multiple bales of suspected contraband, according to a Coast Guard news release.

"They saw significant chaffing from the lines on his neck and flippers," the release stated.

Crew members carefully cut the lines wrapped around the sea turtle, freeing the reptile. They also recovered about 75-feet of line to prevent other sea animals from becoming trapped in it.

Authorities ended up recovering approximately 1,800 pounds of cocaine -- with an estimated value of more than $53 million -- from international waters, according to the release.

Video and pictures in the link.
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That turtle could have been the richest turtle in the world if he didn't get tangled up in his own supply

...and then the turtle immediately jumped back into the bales.