{
  "id": 325670,
  "title": "Rare turtle to be sent back home in 5,000-mile 'incredibly emotional' trip",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/rare-turtle-to-be-sent-back-home-in-5-000-mile-incredibly-emotional",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-08T20:52:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Science",
    "slug": "bbc-science",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62vd6j5llgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A rare Kemp's ridley sea turtle named Rhossi, found on a Welsh beach in December 2023, is being flown 5,000 miles back to the Gulf of Mexico. Rhossi, who was in critical condition when discovered, has been under the care of Anglesey Sea Zoo staff for nearly two years. Conservationists are employing a unique method of protecting Rhossi's delicate skin and eyes, using KY Jelly, a common lubricant, to prevent drying out and dehydration during the long journey. The turtle will be transported via helicopter to London, then by cargo plane to Houston, Texas, USA. The complicated process requires constant monitoring to ensure Rhossi's well-being. Conservationists are emotional about releasing Rhossi back into the wild, as the Kemp's ridley is the rarest sea turtle in the world and laying eggs only on specific beaches in Mexico and Texas. The zoo's efforts to rehabilitate Rhossi could contribute to the species' survival. This marks the fourth sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation project by the Anglesey Sea Zoo in the past decade, with plans underway to establish a dedicated turtle rescue center.",
  "summary": "A rare turtle is being flown home to the Caribbean Sea after being found washed up in Wales.",
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        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Rare turtle to be sent back home in 5,000-mile 'incredibly emotional' trip",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/rare-turtle-to-be-sent-back-home-in-5-000-mile-incredibly-emotional-331998",
        "published": "2026-08-08T20:52:22.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}