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A sea turtle was observed laying eggs on a Southern California beach, marking the first known instance of a reptile nesting on the U.S. West Coast. The turtle, identified as an olive ridley, was seen struggling in the sand. Three days later, another olive ridley laid eggs near the Huntington Beach Pier in Orange County, according to authorities. The two nesting events occurred on September 19 and a few miles apart. The sightings highlight a rare nesting behavior for this species on the West Coast.

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