Florida scrambles for solutions to contain wayward sea turtles from getting on to local road [Video]

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Florida authorities are scrambling for solutions to stop “wayward” sea turtles from getting on to a commuter road – despite significant measures to stop them.

Officials in Flagler County have “received reports that some wayward sea turtles have been able to crawl up onto the top of” new sand dunes at a US Army Corps on Engineers construction project, and are concerned that they will get onto a nearby road, according to a release posted on Facebook on Tuesday.

Authorities initially believed the turtles would not be able to climb over the steep dune slope, which was constructed to stop the turtles from getting onto the road.

Hawkbill, Green and Loggerhead sea turtles are listed as endangered species, all of which are typically found in Florida waters.

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