Green Sea Turtle Released in Key West After Boat Strike Recovery
A young green sea turtle named Lilly J was released back into the wild in Key West after months of recovery at The Turtle Hospital in Marathon. Lilly J had survived a boat strike. Hospital staff urged boaters to be…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 24, 2026 —
Green Sea Turtle Released in Key West After Boat Strike Recovery
A young green sea turtle, known as Lilly J, has been released back into the wild in Key West following several months of rehabilitation. The turtle received care at The Turtle Hospital in Marathon after sustaining injuries from a boat strike.
Hospital staff used Lilly J’s release as an opportunity to remind the public of the dangers marine life faces from boat traffic. They urged boaters to exercise vigilance and reduce their speed to help protect sea turtles and other underwater creatures.
The Turtle Hospital in Marathon provides critical care and rehabilitation for sick and injured sea turtles with the goal of returning them to their natural habitat.
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