Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Dog Kills 23 Sea Turtle Hatchlings on Florida Beach
A dog on a beach in Florida killed 23 baby sea turtles that had just hatched.
These turtles are very small and vulnerable when they first hatch.
The dog was not on a leash, which is against the rules.
Because of this, people are being asked to keep their dogs on a leash.
Losing 23 baby turtles is very sad, but it's even more sad considering that only a few of them would make it to adulthood anyway.
The police are now looking for the dog.
An unleashed dog killed 23 newborn sea turtles on a Florida beach.
The incident happened shortly after the turtles hatched near Second Street in Atlantic Beach.
Authorities suspect a pet dog was responsible, leading to calls for pet owners to use leashes.
Sea turtle hatchlings face low survival rates, with approximately one in 1,000 reaching adulthood.
Officials are urging beachgoers to report stray dogs to the police.
- Who
- An unleashed dog killed the turtles.
- What
- An unleashed dog killed 23 newborn sea turtles.
- When
- Shortly after the turtles hatched.
- Where
- Atlantic Beach, Florida.
- Why
- The dog was not leashed.
Pet Owners
Conservationists
Leash Laws
Pet Owners
May disagree with leash laws.
Conservationists
Supports leash laws and responsible pet ownership to protect wildlife and prevent such incidents.
- Location
- Atlantic Beach, Florida
- Victims
- 23 newborn sea turtles
- Suspect
- Unleashed dog
- Incident Type
- Dog attack
- Call to Action
- Leash pets and report stray dogs