FOLLY BEACH — A couple hundred people crowded on the beach, hoping to catch a glimpse of five sea turtles being released into the ocean.

The South Carolina Aquarium on Aug. 27 released five juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtles — named Seashore Mallow, Sunflower, Marigold, Hyacinth and Sweet Caroline — after rehabilitation.

All five were admitted to the aquarium’s Sea Turtle Care Center this summer, rescued from being caught on fishhooks.

Melissa Ranly, sea turtle care center manager, said the turtles’ injuries and recovery were not complicated because veterinarian staff were able to remove the hooks quickly.

Seven-year-old Haddi Edwardson grinned ear to ear as she walked down the beach with a sign reading, “Safe swimming, Sweet Caroline.” Haddi was accompanying an aquarium employee carry

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