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From Critical to Swimming Strong: Loggerhead Sea Turtle's Remarkable Shell Recovery

Photo: Tessa Edmiston / Unsplash
Two loggerhead sea turtles, Swim Shady and Paddles, have made an incredible recovery after being rescued near Juno Beach, Florida with critical injuries from a boat strike. After four months of dedicated care, Swim Shady has healed enough to return to the ocean, demonstrating the power of wildlife rehabilitation and second chances.
Two loggerhead sea turtles, Swim Shady and Paddles, have made an incredible recovery after being rescued near Juno Beach, Florida with critical injuries from a boat strike. After four months of dedicated care, Swim Shady has healed enough to return to the ocean, demonstrating the power of wildlife rehabilitation and second chances.