Animal Rescue Update: Blade's Second Chance

Blade, a Kemp's ridley sea turtle, first came to the National Aquarium in 2013 with a bad case of hypothermia. From infections to limb pain, Blade has persevered through a lot in the last year, but we're happy to report that he is finally ready to journey back into the Atlantic's warm waters!
Want to help our Animal Rescue team give turtles like blade a second chance at life out in the big blue? Visit aqua.org/rescue.
Film produced by Chris Mattle & David Coffey. Images via New England Aquarium.

[@patventurino7743]

Go National Aquarium Rescue Team! Job well done. Thanks for caring for all our rescue animals.

[@15seconds3]

Good.. It's nice to see people that help, rather than hurt, the planet.

[@nationalaquarium]

After months filled with surgeries, physical therapy and a lot of TLC, we're happy to report that our sea turtle patient Blade is ready for release! ow.ly/AKwQV
#TurtleTuesday #AnimalRescue

[@solsistanowful]

Yeahhh , Blade & #National Aquarium🐢

[@l.andrews6320]

That's Great.

[@NewEnglandAquarium]

Fantastic video! Wishing the best for Blade and thanks for all the turtle conservation you do National Aquarium.

[@jasperchagoyen9472]

Feel better blade: )

[@maritimeaquarium]

Congrats Blade, and great work National Aquarium !