A turtle rescued in 2004 has returned to the wild after spending 22 years in the care of Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium in Ireland.
The aquarium looked after the animal for more than two decades while it recovered. It has now been judged well enough to leave the facility and return to the sea.
The turtle’s long period of care began following its rescue in 2004. Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium continued to care for it until its condition allowed it to return to its natural environment.
The return marks the end of an extended recovery at the aquarium and the latest known stage in the turtle’s rehabilitation. No further details about the release were provided.