"Rescued Sea Turtle Released Back into Atlantic Ocean after Florida Keys Buoy Line Incident"

A sea turtle that was rescued earlier this week after becoming enta...
"Rescued Sea Turtle Released Back into Atlantic Ocean after Florida Keys Buoy Line Incident"
A sea turtle, which was saved earlier this week after becoming ensnared in a lobster trap buoy in the Florida Keys, was released back into the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday. The incident was initially spotted by Ida Short and her husband while they cruised the Keys on Thursday. A team from the locally based Turtle Hospital, alongside the U.S. Coast Guard, carried out the rescue, as revealed by a series of Facebook posts from the hospital. Observers flocked to Marathon this Saturday to witness the 200-pound sea turtle being reintroduced into the Atlantic Ocean from Sombrero Beach. The staff at the Turtle Hospital dubbed the turtle "Ida" as a tribute to Short. Short, a citizen of New Brunswick, Canada, expressed her satisfaction at being part of such a noble act. She enthusiastically noted the size of the creature, exclaiming, "She weighed 200 pounds ... she's a big girl!" Hospital officials described how they treated the turtle, administering wound care, broad-spectrum antibiotics, fluids, vitamins, and an anti-inflammatory. With the assurance that her health was stable, the hospital staff released her back into the water promptly at 9 a.m. This event highlights the importance of vigilance and intervention in preserving marine life, showcased perfectly by the rescue of Ida the sea turtle. All involved parties hope that this incident will inspire others to act accordingly when confronted with similar situations.