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Loggerhead Turtle Rescued in Scotland After Long Journey

12/13/2025

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A Loggerhead turtle was found washed up on Solway beach near Southerness Golf Club in Scotland by Valerie Smith Lang.
The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) believes the turtle may have been swept off course from Portugal and is providing care, including hydration support.
Loggerhead turtles are vulnerable due to habitat threats and typically inhabit warmer waters, making them susceptible to cold-stunning.
Recently, two Loggerhead turtles have washed ashore in the area, and the SSPCA plans to rehabilitate them for up to a year before release.

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A Loggerhead turtle was found washed up on Solway beach near Southerness Golf Club in Scotland by Valerie Smith Lang.
The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) believes the turtle may have been swept off course from Portugal and is providing care, including hydration support.
Loggerhead turtles are vulnerable due to habitat threats and typically inhabit warmer waters, making them susceptible to cold-stunning.
Recently, two Loggerhead turtles have washed ashore in the area, and the SSPCA plans to rehabilitate them for up to a year before release.