GMA's Sam Champion and husband describe 'best day ever' as they rescue baby turtle

The couple have been married since 2012

Sam Champion has been taking a break from his weatherman duties on Good Morning America to enjoy some quality time with his husband, Rubem Robierb - and they just had the best day ever!

While soaking up the sun during an idyllic vacation together, Sam took to Instagram with an adorable 'baby' update. 

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The couple stumbled upon a sea creature which was in trouble and their rescue attempts left them giddy with joy. 

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Sam posted details of their exciting morning when he posted a video on Instagram. In the clip, the tiny sea turtle was taken to the water's edge to be saved. 

Sam captioned the moment: "The most amazing/ beautiful morning! Rubem saw a baby #seaturtle struggling.. going the wrong way!! We grabbed him/her … and rushed to the ocean!! Protecting as far out as we could from predators.

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"Named it #seamore … and said 'sea ya later'. Best day ever  #goSeamore #bringcoffee @oceanconservancy @nature_org @theoceancleanup @saveourseasfoundation."

Sam brought fans to tears with their sea rescue 

Fans were in tears at the kind gesture and commented: "Happy tears," and, "Awww love this," while others said: "Great way to wake up. Amazing," and, "thank you..got to protect these babies".

The couple don't have any children of their own but did celebrate some baby news last Christmas. 

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Sam and Rubem revealed they were uncles again as their family welcomed another member. 

Sam and Rubem have been enjoying a vacation together 

The host shared photos on social media cradling a newborn and they were thrilled.

Sam, 61, captioned the post: "Welcome home Gabriela #Gaby #1stchristmas#andjustlikethat Olivia has a sister."

Fans rushed to congratulate them but Sam was forced to clarify that the baby wasn't theirs.When asked if they had become parents, Sam wrote: "Lol. Not yet. We are proud uncles."

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