SMYRNA, N.C. -- A $1,300 reward is being offered for any information provided in the case of a sea turtle found with a lethal head injury.

  • Sea turtle found with lethal head injury
  • Award being offered for info in the case
  • Turtle had to be put down

It happened along Core Sound near Smyrna last month.

Officials say it looks like someone deliberately hit a loggerhead turtle. Loggerheads are protected under the Endangered Species Act.

The turtle was taken to NC State where it had to be put down.

NOAA officials are seeking information from anyone who may have any knowledge of the incident.