Officers save sea turtle stuck in crab trap

The officers jumped into action after a sea turtle became stuck in a crab trap

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two off-duty police officers jumped into action after a sea turtle became stuck in a crab trap Monday afternoon.

Lt. Steve Mullen and Officer Brad Smith work for the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. They were off shore near Hanna Park when they spotted the distressed Leatherback sea turtle. The trap's rope was looped around the sea turtle's neck, and the buoy was still attached to the trap.

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Mullen was able to disentangle the turtle from the crab trap while keeping the it in the water. The turtle was not harmed.

WATCH VIDEO OF RESCUE HERE.