On a Wing and a Prayer: Turtle on Flight Home After Rehab

Endangered turtle boards Dublin Airport flight to new Gran Canaria home

After being discovered washed up on the west coast of Ireland, Solstice is now embarking on a journey to Gran Canaria

Sea turtle found washed up in Co Clare given a lift back to Gran Canaria by Aer Lingus

Green sea turtle Solstice was discovered stranded on Christmas Eve in Co Clare.

On a wing and a prayer: Turtle on flight home after rehab

An endangered sea turtle, that washed up on Ireland's shores last Christmas in ill health, is being flown to Gran Canaria where she will be released back into the wild - and warmer - waters of her natural habitat.

Young turtle rescued in Clare flown home by Aer Lingus - The Clare Herald

Aer Lingus welcomed a very special guest aboard flight EI782 today – a young green sea turtle named Solstice rescued in Co Clare late last year. After being discovered washed up on the west coast of Ireland, Solstice is now embarking on a journey to Gran Canaria, where a dedicated wildlife rescue team will assist […] The post Young turtle rescued in Clare flown home by Aer Lingus appeared first on The Clare Herald.

From the Wild Atlantic to Gran Canaria: Aer Lingus Helps Sea Turtle Find Her Way Home

Aer Lingus welcomed a very special guest aboard flight EI782 today – a young green sea turtle named Solstice. After being discovered washed up on the west coast of Ireland, Solstice is now embarking on a journey to Gran Canaria, where a dedicated wildlife rescue team will assist in returning her to the warm waters of her natural habitat. On Christmas Eve 2024, a dedicated volunteer from Hogsprickle Rescue in Co. Clare discovered the young green …