Rescuers cry as baby turtles embark on 1,400km journey (opens original article in a new tab)

Rescuers bid farewell to two loggerhead turtles, Squirdle and Treasure, as they embark on a 1,400 km journey to be released back into the wild after two years of care.

• Two rescued loggerhead turtles, Squirdle and Treasure, are set to travel 1,400 km to be released back into the wild after two years of rehabilitation.
• The turtles were found exhausted and dehydrated during winter storms in 2024 and required extensive care to recover.
• Volunteers and staff at the Dolphin Discovery Centre expressed emotional mixed feelings about the release, highlighting the importance of rehabilitating stranded turtles for species survival.