The turtles were released on the beach just across from the research center, which is north of West Palm Beach.
A crowd cheered and took photos as two loggerhead sea turtles made their way through the sand and into the Atlantic Ocean.JUNO BEACH, Fla. — A crowd cheered and took photos as two loggerhead sea turtles slowly made their way through the sand and into the Atlantic Ocean on Monday after rehabbing at a Florida marine life center.Cayman’s front left flipper became entangled in fishing line, and he was brought to the center on Feb. 6, in need of surgery, said Dr.
“We went in and we cleaned all that up surgically,” she said. “And, he has been doing very well. Recovered beautifully from the surgery. Can’t even see a scar there now.”“This one actually came out very easily. But never underestimate the ability of a dirty fishhook to cause a really nasty infection,” Barron said.
He said the staff is always excited to release the turtles.Farmers report best-ever peach season after devastating losses last year
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