Rescued turtle Finley shows signs of recovery at uShaka

AN ADULT female loggerhead turtle, named Finley by her rescuers, is showing encouraging signs of recovery at uShaka Sea World after being rescued near Richards Bay in December last year.

- THOBEKA NGEMA

FINLEY, the rescued loggerhead turtle, continues on the road to recovery at uShaka Sea World.

(Saambr)

Concern arose over Finley's health after she was observed floating for an extended period near Richards Bay.South African Association for Marine Biological Research (Saambr) spokesperson Ann Kunz said Finley was driven to uShaka Sea World, where Saambr’s Animal Health staff received her.

“Her initial diagnostics revealed several areas of concern, which confirmed that she was indeed in need of medical intervention. Despite her weakened state and much to the surprise of her carers, she began feeding very soon after admission, which is quite unusual for turtles in such poor health. As long as squid is on the menu, she has an appetite,’ Kunz said.