The turtle was given some fluids to give him some strength. MCP will wait until he is stronger to decide what will happen to him next. The most important thing is that he is safe and getting medical care.
The loggerhead sea turtle has been on the threatened species list since 1978, according to National Geographic. Pollution, shrimp trawling, and encroachment on their nesting areas has contributed to their decline.
Loggerhead sea turtles are the biggest hard-shelled turtles, and they can grow to be up to 3 feet long and weigh around 250 pounds. They are carnivores and eat jellyfish, crabs, and fish.
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