Crowd Cheers On Sea Turtle’s Triumphant Return To The Ocean After Boat Strike

August 12, 2025

A huge crowd gathered at Juno Beach in joyful celebration as a magnificent Loggerhead sea turtle made her triumphant return to the sea after two months of dedicated rehabilitation.

This incredible turtle, weighing a whopping 305 pounds, had been rescued after a severe boat strike injury. Even more amazing — she was full of eggs, carrying the promise of new life beneath her shell.

Here’s to many safe journeys ahead for this remarkable sea turtle and her future hatchlings!

@grondaz Pennywise got set free today 🐢 @Loggerhead Marinelife Center #junobeach #florida #seaturtle #loggerheadturtle #loggerhead ♬ Will You Be There (Theme from "Free Willy") - Michael Jackson

 

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