Cape Cod, traditionally a vacation hotspot, is facing an unprecedented surge in animal strandings this year, affecting dolphins, whales, sea lions, and turtles. Experts attribute this increase to drastic tidal changes and rapidly warming waters in the Gulf of Maine, pushing animals north but leaving them stranded once temperatures plummet. Rescuing these animals is complex, requiring swift, stress-minimizing interventions by teams of trained staff and volunteers. Rescue operations are critical, with dolphins facing a 70-80% survival rate when assisted. The challenge extends to the critically endangered Kemp's ridley turtles, struggling with "cold-stunning" due to frigid waters and Cape Cod's geography. Rehabilitation efforts are hampered by the rising number of cases, necessitating a "mass casualty" approach as facilities reach capacity.