Wannannosaurus's Story

A big thanks to the Inwater Research Group on this rescue!

With help from our friends at Inwater Research Group, this adult male loggerhead was rescued and transferred to the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility at Gumbo Limbo. Wannannosaurus made a full recovery from internal infection and severe shark bite wounds. and has since been released back into the ocean!

Patient Information
Wannanosaurus intake photo
Intake Photo

Name: Wannanosaurus
Species: Loggerhead
Age: Sub-adult, Male
Admission date: 3/16/22
Ailment: Predator Attack
Secondary Ailment: Lethargic and Underweight
Current Weight: 68 kg