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Heroic Rescue: 322-Pound Loggerhead Turtle Freed for Mating

4/11/2025

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A heroic rescue unfolded in the Florida Keys as underwater photographer Mike Papish and Turtle Hospital staff saved Lenny, a massive 322-pound loggerhead turtle. After enduring severe injuries and receiving two weeks of dedicated care, Lenny was released just in time to participate in the vital mating season, giving hope to the North Atlantic loggerhead population.

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Story summary

A heroic rescue unfolded in the Florida Keys as underwater photographer Mike Papish and Turtle Hospital staff saved Lenny, a massive 322-pound loggerhead turtle. After enduring severe injuries and receiving two weeks of dedicated care, Lenny was released just in time to participate in the vital mating season, giving hope to the North Atlantic loggerhead population.