'Resilient' rescued loggerhead turtle will undergo amputation on Thursday

Durban's uShaka Sea World says rescued loggerhead turtle North received medication for pain relief on Wednesday, ahead of her flipper amputation on Thursday.

Senior aquarist Malini Panther told TimesLIVE on Wednesday that blood circulation had been cut from the rotting, entangled flipper, causing gangrene. She also underwent ultrasound which showed no broken shoulder bones, but provided insight into the extent of her injury.Pather described North as resilient, with a beautiful spirit. “I couldn't believe it when I saw her swim a little today. You can't not love her.”

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