Rare turtle rescued in Wales in 2023 flies 5,000 miles home to Gulf of Mexico | TheBriefWire
Rare turtle rescued in Wales in 2023 flies 5,000 miles home to Gulf of Mexico
Published 9 August 2026 Ā· india
A rare sea turtle that washed up on a Welsh beach close to death is now preparing for an extraordinary 5,000-mile journey back to its
A rare sea turtle that washed up on a Welsh beach close to death is now preparing for an extraordinary 5,000-mile journey back to its natural home in the Gulf of Mexico. Rhossi, a Kempās ridley sea turtle, was found near Rhosneigr on Anglesey in December 2023. He was less than two years old and barely alive after becoming ācold-stunnedā from being in waters much colder than his natural habitat.
Published: August 10, 2026 ā¢ 1:33 AM IST Ā· Updated: August 10, 2026 ā¢ 6:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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A rare sea turtle that washed up on a Welsh beach close to death is now preparing for an extraordinary 5,000-mile journey back to its natural home in the Gulf of Mexico.
Rhossi, a Kempās ridley sea turtle, was found near Rhosneigr on Anglesey in December 2023. He was less than two years old and barely alive after becoming ācold-stunnedā from being in waters much colder than his natural habitat.
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