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Web-Exclusive: Sea Turtle With One Flipper Gets New Rudder Prosthetic

Name: Sea Turtle With One Flipper Gets New Rudder Prosthetic
Uploaded: 2014-04-09T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 4 min 27 s
Description: Sea Turtle Inc. Director Jeff George introduces Allison, a 70-pound sea turtle who lost three of her flippers in a predator attack. Thanks to the advocacy of a 21-year-old intern, Allison has received a prosthetic rudder made out of carbon fiber to create drag in the water and allow her to swim freely.

Sea Turtle Inc. Director Jeff George introduces Allison, a 70-pound sea turtle who lost three of her flippers in a predator attack. Thanks to the advocacy of a 21-year-old intern, Allison has received a prosthetic rudder made out of carbon fiber to create drag in the water and allow her to swim freely.