Turtle Tally Flies Home to Texas

Imagine walking along the beach and stumbling upon a rare sea turtle, miles away from its native habitat.

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This was the reality for a dog walker in 2021 when they discovered Tally.

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A female Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, stranded and near death.

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Kemp’s ridley turtles are primarily found in the Gulf of Mexico and the coastal waters of eastern North America.

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However, the Gulf Stream’s unpredictable currents can sometimes sweep these young turtles to distant shores

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When Tally was found, she was in a critical state.

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The zoo worked tirelessly to nurse Tally back to health.

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Their efforts were not in vain.

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