Rescued loggerhead sea turtle returns to Pacific after 7 years of care
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Seven years ago, a badly injured loggerhead sea turtle washed ashore on the coast of Jeju Island, entangled in abandoned fishing gear and suffering from severe trauma to its flippers, shoulder and esophagus. Following an extraordinary long-term medical saga that involved seven major surgeries, the fully recovered marine creature will finally be released back into the wild Thursday. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said Wednesday that the endangered turtle will be returned to the Pacific Ocea
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