The 2006 green Honda ATV, as shown below, has the letter 'Q' on it, near the gas tank. While it may already be off-island, we can still keep our eyes and ears open for any information which may possibly lead to its return. Whoever took it may keep it for their own use in a rural area, repaint it and try to sell it, or even go for bragging rights of the theft, but your help is needed.
The loss of this ATV, worth approximately $5,000, could hardly have come at a worse time. Sea turtle hatchlings are beginning to emerge and these ATV are used to patrol our beaches to make sure each nest is attended when that happens. Marine biologist Kirsten Dahlen says she and park rangers also search for disoriented nesting turtles who sometimes get caught in the heat of the day and work to get them back in the gulf waters.
Having to patrol on foot now could mean the loss of many hatchlings to sea birds, ghost crabs, heat, or traffic so not only the park but our tiny turtles need your help!
Like me, many people try to be optimistic and look for the good in people. We are sometimes sadly disappointed when situations like this occur. Put out the word and ask everyone in the area to join in.
If you have any information, please contact Gulf Breeze dispatch at 850-916-3010.
"Calling all angels, I need you near to the ground."
~~ Lenny Kravitz
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Thanks so much for posting this DJ. I hope the ATV turns up soon! We do have an extra one, so we won't have to walk, but we really need it for other area beaches.
Santa Rosa Island Authority has been so wonderful helping accomodate us while the park recovers from recent hurricanes. Incidents like this theft just make it that much harder as the park rebuilds, while we continue to work to protect the threatened and endangered species within it's borders.
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