Sea World Releases Sea Turtle Rescued From Indialantic
TITUSVILLE, Florida -- Earlier
this morning, SeaWorld Orlando released a rehabilitated, sub-adult
loggerhead sea turtle back into the waters of the Canaveral National
Seashore near Titusville, Florida.
The
sea turtle was found on the beach in Indialantic, Florida, and was brought
to SeaWorld Orlando on Dec. 21, 2011, highly emaciated, lethargic and
covered in leeches and barnacles. The sea
turtle was also suffering from digestive issues, possible pneumonia and
small shell wounds.
Upon
arrival at SeaWorld, the sea turtle immediately received antibiotics
and was closely monitored by the SeaWorld Aquarium Team.
This
year, SeaWorld Orlando has rescued 11 sea turtles, and released five.
For 45 years, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has helped animals in
need -- ill, injured and orphaned. More than
20,000 animals have been rescued by our experts. SeaWorld’s animal rescue team is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
To
help protect this threatened species, make sure fishing line and all
trash is disposed of properly. When fishing, use new "circle" hooks -
sea turtles are less likely to swallow the
circle-shaped hooks than traditional J-shaped, which cause suffocation
or internal bleeding when swallowed. Also, if a sea turtle’s nest is
seen, please contact authorities.
Image Credit: Sea World
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