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flag A rescued sea turtle, Porkchop, was released after rehab at the Aquarium of the Pacific following injury from fishing gear.

flag A young green sea turtle named Porkchop, rescued from the San Gabriel River in January 2025 with severe injuries from fishing line and a hook, was released back into the wild in February 2026 after nearly a year of rehabilitation at the Aquarium of the Pacific. flag She underwent amputation of her right front flipper and extensive medical treatment, including surgery and health evaluations, and now carries a microchip for future tracking. flag The release highlights ongoing threats to sea turtles from marine debris and pollution in urban waterways, prompting officials to urge responsible disposal of fishing gear and public reporting of stranded turtles.

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