2016-07-13

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Past the string ray tank and next to the flamingos sat five neon green kiddie pools holding five green sea turtles.

A crowd of kids in blue T-shirts crowded around the turtles, posing with a banner that read “Have a safe trip home!” Miami Seaquarium staff spritzed the turtles with water to keep them cool while the air-conditioned truck backed into place.

After up to three months of rehab, the five young turtles were released Wednesday.

Two, Trisha and Jagger, will be released in Boca Raton and Melbourne Beach, respectively. The other three were guided into the surf at Bill…

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