BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Brevard Zoo is preparing to release a young sea turtle back to its natural habitat.
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The zoo has been caring for the green sea turtle, named Horchata, for nearly four months.
It was found in Satellite Beach with a hook embedded in its flipper and plastic in its stomach.
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The turtle will be released at 4 p.m. on Tuesday on the beach near Canova Beach Park.
Anyone who finds a sea turtle that may need help can call the Sea Turtle Preservation Society at 321-206-0646.
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