Rare turtle to be sent back home in 5,000-mile 'incredibly emotional' trip
Summary
A rare Kemp's ridley sea turtle named Rhossi, found weak on a Welsh beach in 2023, is being flown 5,000 miles back to the Gulf of Mexico for release. Conservationists carefully prepared for the trip, using special care to keep him healthy during the journey.Key Facts
- Rhossi is a Kemp's ridley sea turtle, the rarest sea turtle species.
- He was discovered in December 2023 near Rhosneigr, Anglesey, Wales, barely alive and cold-stunned.
- Cold-stunning happens when turtles get too cold outside their normal warm water habitat.
- Staff at Anglesey Sea Zoo cared for Rhossi for over two years, growing him from less than 1 kg to 21 kg.
- A special temperature-controlled crate was built for his 5,000-mile trip to the Gulf of Mexico.
- The journey involves a helicopter ride to London and a cargo flight to Houston, Texas.
- Care was taken to keep Rhossi's skin and eyes moist using KY Jelly and Vaseline to prevent drying and damage.
- Releasing Rhossi back to the wild is part of efforts to help save this endangered species.
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