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Updated: Tuesday, 22 Nov 2011, 5:56 AM EST
Published : Tuesday, 22 Nov 2011, 5:56 AM EST

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - A loggerhead sea turtle who has been cared for since March at SeaWorld Orlando was released at Lori Wilson Park just south of Cocoa Beach.

The turtle, who is approximately 20 yrs. old, 150 lbs. and is 2 feet and 4 inches long, was rescued on March 14, 2011 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station by park personal and brought to SeaWorld Orlando for treatment. When the turtle arrived at SeaWorld it was emaciated, covered in barnacles and was unable to eat on its own. Suffering from pneumonia, the turtle received antibiotics and was tube fed to provide valuable nutrition and was soon eating on its own.

The turtle was tagged prior to its release for future monitoring.

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Loggerhead sea turtle released