Overview
- The live turtle was discovered Sunday on Kampen beach by vacationers and transported by the local Seehundjäger wildlife warden to the Sylt Aquarium.
- Staff say it is likely a 2–3‑year‑old loggerhead and too young for sex determination.
- After its first feeding on Tuesday, the animal ate fish fillet eagerly and is considered stable for now.
- Veterinary diagnostics, including X‑rays and blood tests, are scheduled for Friday, with pneumonia suspected due to difficulty diving.
- Sylt Aquarium has rehabilitated similar juveniles in recent winters and coordinated releases in France, which remains the goal if this turtle recovers.