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Rescuers made a sea turtle a custom 3D-printed harness after it was struck by a boat and could no longer swim
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Rescuers made a sea turtle a custom 3D-printed harness after it was struck by a boat and could no longer swim

I love how creative the Georgia Sea Turtle Center got with Cebu, a young sea turtle injured by a boat. After severe spinal trauma left Cebu unable to swim properly, the team didn’t just give up—they crafted a custom 3D-printed harness to support Cebu during physical therapy. This clever device lets Cebu practice swimming movements independently while staying buoyant, which is a huge step forward. And here's the thing: the combination of acupuncture, stem cell therapy, and this innovative harness shows how much care and ingenuity goes into helping one little turtle heal.
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