01/29/2026
If you find a cold-stunned sea turtle on Panama City Beach — meaning it’s weak, immobile, floating in the water, or washed up on the sand after cold weather — it’s important not to try to handle or move it yourself. Cold-stunned turtles are often still alive but in a fragile state, and moving them incorrectly can injure them further. 
🐢 Who to Contact
📞 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Wildlife Alert Hotline
• Phone: 1-888-404-FWCC (1-888-404-3922)
• This is the main number to report a cold-stunned, stranded, injured, or dead sea turtle anywhere in Florida, including Panama City Beach. Trained responders will guide the next steps and send help if needed.
