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Against All Odds: Loggerhead Sea Turtle Recovers from Massive Tumor and Thrives
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A 170-pound loggerhead sea turtle underwent successful treatment for an unusually large tumor and has since made a remarkable recovery. Since her surgery last summer, she has swum over 870 miles around the Florida Keys, proving that even creatures facing the most daunting health challenges can bounce back.
A 170-pound loggerhead sea turtle underwent successful treatment for an unusually large tumor and has since made a remarkable recovery. Since her surgery last summer, she has swum over 870 miles around the Florida Keys, proving that even creatures facing the most daunting health challenges can bounce back.