An endangered sea turtle has been released into the Gulf of Mexico after being found off the coast of the Netherlands, 5,000 miles from its home.

KPRC 2 Reporter Corley Peel and Photojournalist Michael Lemons took a ride with Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief, Peter Davis on Stewart Beach. He said holiday weekends at the island typically attract between 250,000 to 500,000 people. He shared what beach patrol looks out for during a busy weekend.