Rescued Sea Turtle Named Dewey Gets A New Lease On Life

Dewey, the rescued loggerhead sea turtle, was returned to the ocean recently after a rehabilitation stint at the South Carolina Aquarium.

According to SC Aquarium officials, the 71 pound turtle was transported to the aquarium in June and was missing its left front flipper which was likely lost to a predator.

Treatments included antibiotics, injectable vitamins, as well and fluids, the aquarium says.

The Southern Weekend has a great behind-the-scenes story of Dewey’s recovery at the SC Aquarium. Check it out.

h/t Live 5 News