MIAMI – A juvenile green sea turtle, whose severe flipper injury was cured at the Florida Keys-based Turtle Hospital, is preparing to depart Miami International Airport on a flight to the Virgin Islands.
The turtle, named "Khepri" was rescued in St. Thomas on Feb. 28 and was transferred to the Turtle Hospital in late March with a damaged front right flipper, likely as a result of a predator attack.
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Treatment included antibiotics, laser therapy and physical therapy.
American Airlines is providing complimentary transportation on Tuesday for Khepri, who now weighs 30 pounds, along with two hospital officials.
The turtle is set to be released back to the ocean Wednesday.
Khepri receives a class 4 laser treatment at the Turtle Hospital! Thanks to the generous donation of a turtle fan, we now have the newest technology to treat our parents tients!
Posted by The Turtle Hospital on Friday, April 19, 2019