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Turtle returns to sea after 22 years recovering in Irish aquarium

Turtle returns to sea after 22 years recovering in Irish aquarium
BBC Northern Ireland Friday 06 November 2026, 12:40 UTC 1 min read
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After two decades in the care of Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium the turtle rescued in 2004 is finally well enough to return to the wild.

After two decades in the care of Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium the turtle rescued in 2004 is finally well enough to return to the wild.
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