For more than 40 years, Jorge—a 60-year-old, 220-p

National Geographic

For more than 40 years, Jorge—a 60-year-old, 220-pound (99.7 kg) loggerhead sea turtle—lived in a shallow aquarium tank in Mendoza, Argentina, hundreds of miles from the sea. Once a rescue found tangled in a fishing net, then a local icon, he’s now undertaking a journey scientists once thought impossible—relearning how to live as a wild sea turtle. Read more about Jorge's incredible journey recovering his natural instincts at the link in bio. Photograph by Pablo E. Blasko

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K. Mndz

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1 days ago

Being released after 40 years of captivity is tragic. It is uncertain if it will find its way home. This turtle should have gone to a sanctuary instead.

Benji

1 days ago

Where is home? Sometimes you think you're helping but just making things worse instead

Videla Galdeano Anita

1 days ago

I live in Mendoza AND when I was a child he was a celebrity here, in his tiny fish tank. Now, as an adult, I become aware of his suffering

Vê🧙🏻‍♀️

22 hours ago

Aguante jorgito. Tapa del National Geografic. Te amamos jorgeee

Zamadam Adventure

1 days ago

Jorge's story is truly inspiring! 😊 So glad he's getting a chance to rediscover his wild side after so long. A real testament to hope and care!

Felicitas Viajando

1 days ago

Jorge es libre ❤

Chapanay City

10 hours ago

Jorge te extraño trae caipirinha

Melina Espina

16 hours ago

Feliz x Jorge! 🐢❤️ Gracias a todas las personas que lo ayudaron durante años, a ponerse en condiciones para que hoy esté libre! Es su destino 🙌🏻

Paulina Rave

1 days ago

I love you Jorge!!!! He is now in Brazil heading to some turtle’s land.

Georgina Morrison

17 hours ago

I hope you have all the tools to survive, Jorge 💚🐢

Vanina Cortez

16 hours ago

Te amamos Jorge ❤️❤️❤️

Shelley Vidia Worrell

9 hours ago

Is James next @andregunts2 😭

🤍

18 hours ago

Poor Jorge… does he know where to go?💔

Julie Selby

8 hours ago

🐢 Now this makes me so happy! 🙌

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