Sea turtle entangled in line, circled by sharks rescued off New Jersey coast
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CAPE MAY, N.J. - Authorities say a sea turtle entangled in a fishing trap line and being circled by sharks off New Jersey was rescued by a Coast Guard cutter.
The Coast Guard says the stricken animal was reported Thursday afternoon 11 miles (18 kilometers) southeast of Cape May.
The cutter Shearwater, an 87-foot patrol boat, headed to the scene and saw sharks encircling the turtle, so a team in a small boat was sent to circle the ailing animal until the sharks dispersed.
Officials said crew members then cautiously approached the turtle and cut it free.
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