302-pound loggerhead sea turtle hit by boat gets oversized CT scan, with a surprise

A loggerhead sea turtle named Pennywise, weighing 302 pounds, was rescued after being struck by a boat off Florida’s Atlantic coast and faced challenges fitting in medical equipment for her care. After attempts to use a human CT scanner failed, the veterinary team successfully transported her to a horse clinic for imaging, which revealed she is carrying eggs. The turtle, recovering from significant shell injuries and on antibiotics, highlights the dangers of boat strikes during nesting season, prompting officials to urge boaters to be cautious in designated protection zones.

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