<p>A green sea turtle struggling for air was rescued at Manly beach by a stand-up paddleboarder on Wednesday, October 18.</p><p>Dean Cropp battled against waves to reach the animal, which was struggling to surface for air, and dragged it onto his board before returning to shore.</p><p>“After many waves knocking me off the board I saw a gap in the surf and made it out,” Cropp told Storyful. “After about a half hour of searching the rough water I found the green sea turtle floating on the surface, seriously overgrown with algae and barnacles. I observed her for a few minutes and was convinced she was in trouble; also she was very close to the rocks at the south end of Manly beach.”</p><p>The turtle was taken to Manly Sealife Sanctuary, where it was still receiving care on October 19. Credit: Barefootcaptain via Storyful</p><br />
