We’ll help you get your spirit back, sea turtle!
When we found you, you were pretty thin and a little quiet.
We could tell you weren’t feeling well at all.
So we took you to our rescue center.
One day, you’ll crawl back to the ocean.
But until then, we’re gonna help you get your strength back.
We know you love the water, but we need to keep you out of it for now.
Swimming would tire you out too much!
But we can’t let you get dry,
so we’ll cover you in wet towels.
How does it feel?
Now that you’re comfortable, we’ll check you out and see what’s wrong.
First, we’ll take your temperature,
measure your shell
and listen to your body!
Your shell is covered in algae and barnacles,
and you haven’t been drinking enough!
No wonder you’re too tired to swim!
We have a special pool where you can slowly get used to the water again.
If we can figure out how to get you there!
This is a job for the whole team!
Don’t be nervous. They’re being extra careful!
Just a tiny bit of water for now.
The best way to practice swimming again is little by little.
Once you’re good at coming up for air, we’ll add more.
Woah! The fresh water is getting rid of all the algae and barnacles on your shell!
And it tastes good too! Keep drinking!
Let’s try a little swimming.
Do we look funny from inside there?
Every day, we’ll add more water.
You’re looking so much more alert!
“She’s glowing in the sunlight right now!”
Let’s see if you’re hungry!
No question there!
We love seeing your strength come back!
Which means it's time!
You’re ready to go home!
We’ll carry you again, but this time, we’re going somewhere special!
Time for your big moment! Can you go the rest of the way on your own?
You got this!
It’s hard to say goodbye…
but we’re so happy to see you back home!
With a little help from us, you’re ready again for life in the wild!