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Loggerhead Molly Released After Rehab, Gulf Origin Confirmed

4/25/2026

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Molly the loggerhead turtle will be released after a final health assessment by Zoomarine in Portugal.
DNA testing confirmed she originated in the Gulf of Mexico, supporting the cold-stunned drift theory.
Dr. Kevin Flannery said her flipper injuries likely stemmed from a shark attack.
Rehabilitation increased her weight from 26 to 440 pounds through swimming and a diet of squid, jellyfish and mussels.

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Molly the loggerhead turtle will be released after a final health assessment by Zoomarine in Portugal.
DNA testing confirmed she originated in the Gulf of Mexico, supporting the cold-stunned drift theory.
Dr. Kevin Flannery said her flipper injuries likely stemmed from a shark attack.
Rehabilitation increased her weight from 26 to 440 pounds through swimming and a diet of squid, jellyfish and mussels.