As we watched "Mate" released into Sarasota Bay, I couldn't help but think "FREEDOM!" Mate is a juvenile green turtle that was hit by a boat in Longboat Key Pass. He spent 3 1/2 months at MOTE Marine in Sarasota, recovering from a skull fracture. This little guy was barely more than a foot long, but he was more than eager to gain his independence into the big wide world. I couldn't help but cry more tears of joy as his flippers began smacking his shell when he saw the water. I said a little prayer that he (or she) would grow to be a HUGE turtle, enjoying many more years of freedom in the vast ocean. Here's my amateur video of the release:
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