""The entangled line severely damaged a front flipper, cutting off blood supply. We have been doing all we can, including surgery, to try and save the flipper. It is showing some early promising signs of healing.""
""There's definitely a trash and plastic waste problem in that area where sea turtles are heavily concentrated.""
Meatloaf, a green sea turtle weighing over 200 lbs, was rescued after being found entangled in fishing line, which severely injured her front flipper. After three months of rehabilitation and surgery, she is showing signs of improvement, although full recovery may take up to a year. The incident underscores the dangers of urban runoff and debris in river environments, which pose significant risks to marine wildlife, particularly sea turtles drawn to these areas for warmth and food.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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