Lightning whelk found on Sanibel
Stormyrose Tokotaha, 9, of Cape Coral, found a lightning whelk on April 14 at Bowman’s Beach on Sanibel. Jillian Murphy reported that her daughter started hunting for shells on the islands at the age of 5 and always finds the most amazing shells. Their home is filled with vases and jars of shells, all of which Stormyrose has found on Sanibel. “It’s our favorite beach and we are so happy and relieved it is finally reopened after Hurricane Ian,” Murphy added. “We were actually there for opening day!” To report a shell find, contact 239-472-1587 or trepecki@breezenewspapers.com.