Two Turtles Return to the Wild

Two sea turtles got a heroic second chance at life Thursday afternoon at the Mississippi Aquarium, released back into the wild after intense rehab. Arches, a tiny Kemp’s ridley rescued from pneumonia and bone infections in November, and an 80-pound loggerhead tangled off an Alabama pier in May, both swam away cheered on by crowds — including Arches’ adoptive parents, Lisa and Judson, who helped foster environmental awareness. Led by Dr. Alexa DeLaune, the rehab team battled the challenge of caring for large, complex animals. It was a heartwarming moment of conservation in action — and a reminder that sometimes, the ocean gets its heroes back. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/63fa616681b2252e