A rare Kemp's ridley sea turtle, Rhossi, is being flown 5,000 miles back to the Gulf of Mexico after being nursed back to health in Wales. Rhossi was found close to death on a Welsh beach in December 2023 and has been cared for by the Anglesey Sea Zoo. The turtle is being flown to the Gulf of Mexico to be released back into the wild, a journey that has taken almost two years to plan. Conservationists have built a special temperature-controlled crate for Rhossi and are using KY Jelly and Vaseline to keep his skin and shell lubricated during the flight.
Rare turtle Rhossi to be flown 5,000 miles home
UKPulse Health DeskA rare Kemp's ridley sea turtle, Rhossi, is being flown 5,000 miles back to the Gulf of Mexico after being nursed back to health in Wales.
- Rhossi was found close to death on a Welsh beach in December 2023 and has been cared for by the Anglesey Sea Zoo.
- The turtle is being flown to the Gulf of Mexico to be released back into the wild, a journey that has taken almost two years to plan.
- Rhossi's release is a small step towards the survival of the Kemp's ridley sea turtle, the rarest sea turtle in the world.
Why this matters: The release of Rhossi is a small step towards the survival of the Kemp's ridley sea turtle, the rarest sea turtle in the world.
What this means for you: This story highlights the importance of conservation efforts to protect endangered species like the Kemp's ridley sea turtle.