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Meatloaf the Turtle Recovers at Aquarium, $50K Needed

4/11/2026

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Meatloaf, a 240-pound green sea turtle, is recovering at the Aquarium of the Pacific after rescue from San Gabriel River on January 14.
She was found entangled in fishing line, which damaged her front flipper.
The aquarium is raising $50,000 for Meatloaf's medical care and rehabilitation.
Meatloaf is now in a 4,000-gallon rehabilitation pool, prepared for release.
The Aquarium of the Pacific has rescued sea turtles and released Porkchop.

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Story summary

Meatloaf, a 240-pound green sea turtle, is recovering at the Aquarium of the Pacific after rescue from San Gabriel River on January 14.
She was found entangled in fishing line, which damaged her front flipper.
The aquarium is raising $50,000 for Meatloaf's medical care and rehabilitation.
Meatloaf is now in a 4,000-gallon rehabilitation pool, prepared for release.
The Aquarium of the Pacific has rescued sea turtles and released Porkchop.