A sea turtle with 3 flippers swims free after Florida rehab, now followed by satellite
January 28, 2026
A loggerhead sea turtle has returned to the Atlantic Ocean after rehabilitation at a Florida turtle hospital. The turtle, named Pyari, was released on Wednesday morning with a satellite tracking device. This allows researchers to monitor its journey. Pyari arrived at the center in November with injuries likely from a predator, possibly a shark. The turtle had wounds on its flippers, neck, and shell. The center is tracking the turtles via satellite tags to study their behavior. This is especially important for understanding the success of three-limbed turtles after rehabilitation.