This is the story of Gilda, a 300 lb. Loggerhead sea turtle.
On October 9, 2008, Gilda was admitted to Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC), a sea turtle hospital dedicated to ocean conservation with a special focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles.
Gilda entered the hospital suffering from an amputated front right flipper along with head and neck wounds. Scientists surmised that Gilda’s injuries were the result of her being sucked into the propeller of a large boat or ship.
Surgery was performed and Gilda spent the next 18 months being cared for and rehabilitated by LMC. By May of 2010, after a lot of hard work, Gilda was fully recovered and LMC prepared to release her back into the ocean.
A crowd gathers, awaiting the arrival of Gilda. Here she comes!
Great job, Lauren!
Do you wonder where Gilda is today…exactly one month since her release?
Gilda has already traveled over 300 miles! You can track Gilda’s journey at: http://www.marinelife.org/track_gilda.htm
2 comments:
what a great story and pictures!
i can feel their excitement.
lauren is gorgeous and you have captured her so well.
Great photo essay. Wasn't it fun being there and being able to document it?
Ditto to what Bridget said.
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