BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Two young green sea turtles were released into the wild Tuesday.
The Sea Turtle Healing Center in Brevard County released Chad and Mr. President at the Barrier Island Sanctuary in Melbourne Beach.
Photos: Sea turtles released into wild
Raw Video: Sea turtles released after months at healing center
Chad has been at the healing center since January after he was found covered in barnacles at Indian Harbour Beach.
Mr. President was found on Presidents Day near the sanctuary with wounds that Sea Turtle Healing Center officials believe he suffered during an attack by a predator.
The turtles are in good health.
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