Rescued turtle shows 'fighting spirit' at Weymouth Sea Life
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By Stuart Rust
Published on March 26, 2026.
Weymouth Sea Life, where the rescued turtle made national headlines after she was transported on a passenger flight to Southampton, is recovering well. She recently underwent a CT scan without the need for sedation and has gained over 700g, an increase of about 25% of her body weight, and responded well to antibiotics for a lung infection. The turtle had been swept away from her natural habitat and was suffering from cold stunning, a condition caused by prolonged exposure to cold water.
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