Dilly Dally the Sea Turtle Returns, Three Flippers Strong, to Florida Waves

After stormy weather nearly delayed her release, Dilly Dally was carried to the high-tide line and set loose, her three-fin crawl drawing cheers from beachgoers. Thanks to a Smithsonian-partnered satellite tracker, the world can now follow her journey—no one really knows what three-flipper turtles do next, making this a win for science and sea turtle fans alike.
Dilly Dally, a sea turtle with just three flippers, returns to the Florida ocean after a dramatic amputation, cheered by crowds and tracked by satellite.