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Loggerhead turtle nesting in North Carolina dies after being hit by vehicle on beach
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A nesting loggerhead turtle on the beach in Carova, North Carolina was hit by a vehicle during the early morning hours on Sunday, and later died.
The Network for Endangered Sea Turtles (N.E.S.T.) said in a press release on Facebook that the turtle was spotted by a law enforcement officer who was patrolling the beach in Currituck County.
The beaches in the area are accessible by four-wheel-drive vehicles. In fact, the only way to get to Carova is by way of an off-road vehicle, as no paved roads lead to the northernmost community in the Outer Banks, located just south of the Virginia-North Carolina border, and nearly two miles from Corolla, North Carolina.
After locating the injured sea turtle, N.E.S.T. received a call on its hotline regarding a turtle with crush injuries to its shell.
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A loggerhead turtle that nested in Carova, North Carolina was struck by a vehicle driving on the beach on Sunday, and later died. (N.E.S.T.)
Volunteers went to the scene and transported the loggerhead to the STAR Center located at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island.
As the turtle was being relocated, additional N.E.S.T. volunteers found over 100 freshly laid eggs at the turtle’s nest.
ENDANGERED SEA TURTLE NESTS ON NORTH CAROLINA ISLAND FOR FIRST TIME IN OVER A DECADE
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An injured turtle found in the Outer Banks on Sunday was struck by a vehicle before being transported to the North Carolina Aquarium in Roanoke Island, where it later died. (N.E.S.T.)
Late last week, there was a close call along the beach, where an outer perimeter setup to protect a nest was run over by a vehicle, the press release noted.
The perimeters are set up with reflective tape, and in that case, the nest was safe.
Still, N.E.S.T. reminds drivers to use caution when driving on the beach at night, as nesting and hatching season goes through September.
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They ask that off-road enthusiasts follow posted speed limits, give wildlife space and scan the beach in front of the vehicle carefully.
N.E.S.T. president Tony Parisi told Fox News Digital he was not looking to have beach driving outlawed, especially for those who live in Carova and rely on beach driving to and from their home. Instead, he just wants people to be aware of the nests and to use caution.
“If driving up there, just be careful,” he said, adding that the turtle nests are hard to see at night, when they typically nest. “We just want people to be careful.”
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In this June 30, 2019, photo provided by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, a loggerhead sea turtle returns to the ocean after nesting on Ossabaw Island, Georgia. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources via AP, File)
Sea turtles are protected by the Endangered Species Act. Anyone found guilty of destructing nests or injuring sea turtles could be fined up to $25,000 and spend up to six months in prison.
According to the organization’s website, N.E.S.T. is a non-profit organization that was established in 1995 and is operated by volunteers dedicated to the protection and conservation of sea turtles in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, from South Nags Head to the Virginia state line.
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Members of the organization patrol the beaches on ATVs, looking for and verifying seat turtle nests, then protecting those nests and the hatchlings born there. The organization also rescues stranded sea turtles and assists in their rehabilitation, and educates and supports sea turtle research.
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Tropical Depression Four forms on its way to the Gulf of Mexico
As of the 5 AM update Friday, Tropical Depression Four has formed. Areas along the East Coast including North Carolina need to continue monitoring this system. Winds are at 30 MPH and gusts are up to 40 MPH. The pressure dropped to 1009 mb and is moving to the west at 16 mph. TD 4 is expected to become Tropical Storm Debby over the weekend. Tuesday night and Wednesday are First Alert Weather Days due to the threat to ENC from this system but we may need to adjust the timing as we get closer.
It’ll move slowly before escaping to the north next week. As it moves up the East Coast, there’s a lot more uncertainty about the track and threats. We expect the track of this system to change through the weekend and even into next week. If ENC sees impacts from this system, they’d likely come mid-week. The longer this system stays over land, the weaker it’ll be. It’ll have the chance to strengthen if it moves back over open water, especially if it moves over the warm waters of the Gulf Stream.
The speed of this system is just as important as the strength. The quicker it moves through, the less rain piles up. If it slows down or stalls, higher rainfall amounts would be expected. Our river levels have dropped a bit since July’s wet weather, but levels are still higher than what you’d find in a typical August.
This is a reminder that we are heading into the heart of the hurricane season and to make sure your emergency supplies are ready.
Stay with WITN and WITN.com as we continue to track this system over the coming days and monitor the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.
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Alabama man on work trip stops to buy $3 quick pick Powerball ticket, wins 6-figure jackpot
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Christopher Baker of Leesburg, Alabama was on a work trip in Hickory, North Carolina, when he thought he’d try his luck on a lotto game. It turned out to be a lucrative Powerball win.
An Alabama man on a work trip in North Carolina bought a $3 Quick Pick Powerball ticket on a whim and walked away with a six-figure windfall.
Christopher Baker of Leesburg in northeastern Alabama bought his lucky ticket in July in Hickory, North Carolina, where had been traveling for work, according to Powerball.
When the numbers were drawn, Baker says he had to do a double-take when he realized he had a $100,000 winning ticket. He had matched four white balls and the red Powerball, which would have been $50,000, but a 2X multiplier doubled the win and the disbelief.
“I just kept looking at it to make sure I was reading it right,” he laughed, according to Powerball. “I told my family but they didn’t believe me. either.”
Baker, who called his win “a shocker.” said he plans to save his winnings to buy a house.
Baker will take home $71,501 after federal and state taxes are withheld.
How to play the Powerball
In order to purchase a $2 Powerball ticket, you’ll have to visit your local convenience store, gas station or grocery store − and in a handful of states, you can purchase tickets online.
To play, you will need to pick six numbers in total to mark on your ticket. Five numbers will be white balls ranging from numbers 1 to 69. The Powerball is red and one number which is between 1 and 26.
If you want to increase your chances of winning, you can add a “Power Play” for $1 which increases the winnings for all non-jackpot prizes. This addition can multiply winnings by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X.
Players can also ask a cashier for a “Quick Pick” where a cashier will give you a computer generated numbers on a printed Powerball ticket.
Drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. If there’s no jackpot winner, the cash prize will increase by millions.
Where to purchase tickets
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
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