26th rare loggerhead turtle found washed up on Brit beach; 'She was motionless'

It is hoped Nemo, the loggerhead turtle, will swim again in the ocean A rare loggerhead turtle rescued from the sea off Gower, south Wales is thought to be the 26th to be found in UK waters this year. The female turtle - named Nemo - has been transferred to the Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay, Cornwall. The turtle, which is missing its front left flipper and which has damage to its right front flipper, was found floating in water, covered in seaweed. If Nemo recovers, she will be flown to the Canary Islands and released. Drew Cunliffe, a spokesman for Blue Reef Aquarium, praised a passing boat crew and her rescuers for "saving her life" on Saturday. Eight loggerhead turtles were recovered in the UK last year, I have a feeling that Nemo is the 26th this year Drew Cunliffe, Blue Reef Aquarium He said: "There was so much (seaweed)... [read full story]