Three-flippered sea turtle returns to San Gabriel River after long recovery - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
by Lila SeidmanFebruary 27, 2026
Porkchop, a three-flippered sea turtle, is back in the wild after a year of rehabilitation, a hopeful moment amid ongoing threats from fishing line and trash.
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Originally published on Los Angeles Times on 2/27/2026