Rescued Giant Sea Turtle Is Thrilled To Swim Back To The Ocean | The Dodo First Taste Of Freedom

[@geraldogb]

When humans come together to do a good thing, all barriers break down.

[@daryeusford9696]

Too bad people wont take an actual stand for this world

[@sherryspectre217]

We NEED much, much, more, of this.....

[@rebeccaadjetey9352]

Humanity is unbreakable

[@rosannacasella774]

That's the way it should be.

[@AnksDilxMC]

Bites za dust!

[@LeSeulGarcon]

To see so many people interested in protecting and preserving wildlife is a beautiful thing

[@TheLicktysplitz]

Isn't it heartwarming

[@novinawright1228]

Now if only humans was this interested in other human lives

[@tagrisaj3344]

@Nathan D Part of conservation is hunting and fishing. Without hunting and fishing the wildlife would overpopulate and many animals would starve. Overfishing and overhunting is the problen and that's why there are strict regulations with commercial fishing and hunting. Many people are now switching to farming fish so they aren't bound to a legal limit.

[@gato0082]

, 🐢🐢🌫️🐢🌫️🐢🐢🐢🌫️🐢🐢🐢🐢🙏😇🐢🐢🐢🐢

[@novinawright1228]

@@gato0082 your pic looks identical to how i look in real life. Where did u get this pic from

[@raeganfritts2299]

I love how they named a 300 pound turtle Munchkin😂😂😂

[@genisisarmstrong5896]

Yea, that was kinda sweet

[@vodkacannon]

Cause it eats a lot

[@jiakeng9763]

What do u mean eat a lot

[@vodkacannon]

@@jiakeng9763 "munch"

[@wetsocks4460]

It’s like calling a tiny chihuahua destructio-beast the virgin deleter

[@TrustGODforever]

When I was a kid,my father saw a fisherman selling a turtle he caught,my father bought the turtle and took the turtle to a sea nearby to release the turtle. Then he made a commitment to himself to never eat turtle meat,and that inspired me so much,I'm so proud of him to this day. Every time I see turtles,I always remember him and keep telling this story to everyone 😊

[@jaimescherer1726]

Your dad must have been a good man!

[@jhettarce1]

Do you mean *never* because, I think he commited to never eating turtle meat? Also your dad is a great person.

[@TrustGODforever]

@@jhettarce1 yes,and thank you.

[@TrustGODforever]

@@jaimescherer1726 thank you.

[@ericlakota6512]

If that is true your dad was a amazing man i grew up being dought to respect anamals and love them being farmers we realy love mother nature most respect for envirment i personaly like anamals more then people .we even had hard time doing what we hade to do with pest species thay were bad for the farm if they dident bother to much and werent to out of control wed let wild anamals take a chicken or eat some vegatables .

[@unprettycortez732]

I feel like when she stopped and looked around that was her way of saying thank you 👏🏻

[@wolfmyoji9141]

Either that, or "I dunno about this..."

[@unprettycortez732]

Rite I was thinking about that also 😂

[@marilynmonhoe5164]

or like "tf are all these people staring at"

[@sunshinemishasmommy5352]

She did..animals instinctively know when humans are trying to help them and not harm them..Munchkin knew those humans helped her get well and she was grateful..she was like "thanks a bunch,but I should go home now kind hoomans" :D

[@crescendyr8438]

She was taking a breather from lugging 300+ Ibs through the sand with flippers.

[@WhiteRabbitTricks]

“So what did you think of the hoomans?” Turtle: “Yeh they’re not as bad as what you hear”

[@IAmSuzyQ]

Turtle: "They made me a Queen. They put a crown on my shell, carried me to the beach, and cheered for me as I made my way to the water. Some of them were even crying....they LOVED me!"

[@pleasebringmeback]

“They aightt, but i’m now headin’ back to master. He must be worried sick. Some say he is laying low in the sewers of new york”

[@yellododo]

“Not every hooman is like the ones who make the water black.”

[@yellododo]

Psycho Circus What

[@kevins_chilii2334]

Psycho Circus dude that’s messed up but...

[@jamesmcivor340]

I'm forever thankful for the people who commit there lives to helping others, you are all beautiful people who deserve everything. Life is so precious and we take things for granted way to often

[@sunshinemishasmommy5352]

I am too..people like that are truly angels on earth :)

[@ianellicuellar16]

Beautiful comment

[@caterinabellantone3590]

You are also my voice....

[@Creative_world_of_Soni]

How true. This video has so much to teach us.

[@Doctor_Straing_Strange]

Maybe that's why we, homo sapiens, are so intelligent. Maybe our job in the ecosystem is to care about other animals and to help them improve their lives. It's a really beautiful goal in life if that's true.

[@nancymiller7294]

It made me cry when she stopped to thank everyone before entering the water.

[@clintcorsame3797]

nancy miller idiot she stopped to tske breath

[@nancymiller7294]

@@clintcorsame3797 I would rather have a good thought about what a Turtle might be thinking than to be a hateful rude person like you.

[@SealsConquerTheInternet]

@@nancymiller7294 how were they hateful.....????

[@leopoldoancheta8340]

Fluffy_The_Foox 《Plays》 the guy said "idiot"

[@TheRPGentleman]

@@SealsConquerTheInternet Because calling someone an idiot for having a pleasant outlook on life is hateful.

[@allopez3166]

3:48 It's almost as if the turtle was contemplating on going into the water. Probably was thinking "I'm almost to the water, but those people pampered me so much!"

[@pineapples7194]

Alby damned oof it’s really sad but great

[@crescendyr8438]

Probably was just taking a breather. It's pulling 300 Ibs through sand with flippers. It was no doubt exhausting.

[@DinmaSalitzey]

No turtles don't speak english.

[@bari2883]

Yes you noticed it too. It was like she was saying : freedom or the cushy life.

[@2degucitas]

How I look when vacation is over.

[@avalovell8979]

It's nice that they are tracking her, so if she was ever in trouble again, they can help her ❤️

[@sephduero694]

When the turtle stops I was thinking s'he says "Thank you"

[@karentjuhh101]

No she was out of breath. It would have been much nicer if they released her in the water (which is normally what most organisations do) but I guess they wanted to make a nice video so made her move on land. So everyone could cheer, as if the turtle appreciates all the noise...

[@mvgikk1969]

Zebratje maybe to get her used to walking on sand but im not sure

[@karentjuhh101]

@@mvgikk1969 why would a turtle need to "get used" to it. She will only come ashore once every few years to lay eggs and this process is instinctive. She knows what to do. They just did it because it looked better but the turtle is better off being directly placed in the water. Which most organisations do

[@mvgikk1969]

Zebratje that was when i just woke up and i realised it was really retarded

[@elanianiyvwia8687]

Seph Duero she was saying thank you. Animals speak with body language.

[@soul-ug9yn]

Rescue, rehabilitate, and set free! The right of all of creation.

[@saje7355]

!!!!

[@MzClementine]

I’ve saved 19 turtles growing up in Florida. Such a beautiful creature.

[@WaitingtoFly777]

Thankyou!🎀

[@MzClementine]

Noelle Vermeer of course 🥰

[@karentjuhh101]

I have released turtles too. I was wondering do you guys release them on the beach like this video? We always release them gently in the water. Seems much nicer for the turtle. This was pretty stressfull. We also keep quiet instead of clapping.

[@MzClementine]

Zebratje depends on who is leading us. Sometimes it’s back further from the ocean. Sometimes it’s at the water break.

[@uni5396.]

you angel

[@xaerofour1137]

Turtle: "Dude, I'm not saying they were aliens........but they were totally aliens!" Turtle friends: "Yeah sure Frank. Next you're gonna tell us that thing on your back is a probe right?"

[@divinemissmac3179]

LOL

[@IsaacOLEG]

Guys, the turtle doesn't not speak . But now she is driven by military's based in a secret camp, she will be spying for USA

[@whont7735]

@Eddy Jin you do realise it's a joke?

[@heheboi6693]

@Eddy Jin lol

[@tc1817]

aero four doesn't seem to know Frank would have needed a sex change.

[@elanianiyvwia8687]

She stopped before going into the ocean to say thank you for helping me be healthy. You can see it in her eyes.

[@ISaidWhatWhatinThe]

It’s fine. I can cry at 8am over a turtles release. No big. 😭😭😭😭😭♥️

[@hh7184]

Today is my morning to cry over her, but it was 8:50 🥺😭🌊🐢

[@lindagibney3134]

Beautiful wouldn't it be wonderful if every turtle had this kind of support ❤

[@AaronLassen]

Except for Mitch McConnell.

[@kp4949]

@@AaronLassen come on. Stop with the political crap when it has NO relevance to this story...uugghhhh

[@shoppingcart2589]

That's why we have vsco girls

[@1manX]

@Raidri Conchobair the USA is 88th on the Pollution Index. I think we do a pretty good job.

[@genesisriera2272]

Wouldn't it be kind if every animal in danger had this support

[@tonytune4342]

She took one last bow before she left the stage , just like any other celebrity.

[@brightbite]

Very moving to see all the people who came out to support the release. It seems that turtle knew you were trying to help her! It amazes me how aware animals really are!

[@bendover2684]

Humans cant Sense that they cant even Help one another reliably

[@KJfreshh69]

Wish more people in this world cared about the wildlife, these are great people! Love this

[@terencejay8845]

That little pause and look-around at the water's edge was definitely a turtle 'thank you'.

[@karentjuhh101]

Definitly not. Just taking a breath before going in the water

[@josiahpoppell4214]

@@karentjuhh101 nope it was a thank you

[@karentjuhh101]

@@josiahpoppell4214 sure if it makes you feel better. Turtle was exhausted.

[@josiahpoppell4214]

@@karentjuhh101 *NO*

[@karentjuhh101]

@@josiahpoppell4214 you have proof?

[@suuu1113]

These kind of videos give me hope in a world in which I often feel so hopeless 🐢

[@frederickrohrbacher2489]

I felt the same!

[@bellathelabrador4326]

Woooooo!!! FREEDOM!!! Great work people!! 🙌😃🙌👍

[@latteneunmaliya3289]

Im a marine science majored university student and when i watch those great people on internet who save marine animals, i always got thrilled and really want to graduated quickly and follow those rescuer's path, really.

[@lorettaposey3327]

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone that saved this beautiful seaturtle and every other sea life

[@bengguansim5154]

She​ paused, looked​ around.​ That's​ her​ way​ of​ saying​ Thanks​ to​ all​ you​ love​ly​ souls.

[@TheHydred]

Curious. How do you know it's her way of saying thanks? For all we know she's trying to run away from the raucous?

[@kittycasino29]

Aww 😍 she popped her head up to say thanks & bye 😃

[@robertaderson4796]

Hi pretty how are you? Hope you are fine and safe

[@ethleen]

I felt emotional watching this, especially when it stopped and looked and breathe before going back to into the water.

[@kathrynmaguiree]

I absolutely love your channel Dodo!! Your videos always put the biggest smile on my face and always light me up ☺️ thank you!!💕😁

[@thefreshmaker001]

This is such positive. Make my day everytime !

[@ssuareztepox]

Always makes you cry as well hahaha

[@Yuni009]

That deep breath was the purest, most honest reaction she could have because I know I would have done the same ♥

[@hyacinth8844]

This was so awesome to see! I can only imagine what Munchkin was thinking when she took that deep breath of relief and went back home!

[@blu4085]

Looked to me like he stopped, lifted his head to look at the people to say -Thank you and farewell.

[@TheNewMailLady]

Bless her little heart. That was very emotional to watch 😢

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

I've been to Cape Cod, nice to see her free and healthy

[@normanalvarez5751]

Viva Cuba Liebra .....

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

I loved how she stopped to look around as if to say thank you :) animals are amazing, we need to protect them and respect them.

[@corpusdelectable6078]

I love when she paused just before going in as if to say, 'okay, I've got this. I'm good. These people have my back'. ❤️

[@ambergris6803]

Who else feels better after watching this? 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@Rafaeluchimura]

She was so grateful when she stopped to say thank you. ♥️😢🐢

[@jonathansblonded]

She stopped to say thank you... My heart.

[@eerr1968]

that is one beautiful animal ! thank God there is people with such huge hearts ❤️

[@jim191185]

No. Thank people for being good people.

[@Ghost-Mama]

Thank you for the reminder that humanity still exists!! ❤

[@MI-mm1hg]

What a heart-warming and beautiful story! Many thanks to all of you for helping to save her. I believe one of our biggest life purposes as human beings is to not only care for and help out one another, but to love and honor all living beings. Thanks to all those who do their part! 🙏🏼❤🐢

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

well said. The world does not just belong to humans.

[@gregst7406]

M I well said!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@rashmikahyder2630]

Wow Thank you for trying to keep the sea turtles safe

[@TheDwarfmaiden]

That was beautiful. So neat to see all the people involved helping her get back to the sea. :)

[@xoxokaat]

All the people that were clapping are very warm hearted and they deserve something special 🥰🥰

[@50cal_bxtch7]

That's so cool to see a turtle go back to its habitat

[@marthaz1183]

Got so choked up during her release. It was beautiful and very emotional at the same time.

[@russellgentile4719]

Martha, me too. I like to think I'm a pretty strong man but I cry like a baby during these releases and rescues. It's an anazingly beautiful thing to me and gives me some hope in people.

[@marthaz1183]

Russell it’s a beautiful cry .... 😊

[@russellgentile4719]

@@marthaz1183 there was a show on TV I used to watch called Sea Rescue which ended in 2018. I don't know why because it was great. Did you ever see it? Had stories on these types of rescues. A lot of sea life were released near where I live in Florida. Anyway, we need to see more of this and these things in my opinion.

[@marthaz1183]

Russell Gentile I have not heard of the show but I’ll look into it. And I agree I’d love to watch more of this on television.

[@user-uh5ns1kf6s]

This story is beautiful! I love it I hope they keep up the amazing work! There are many beautiful creatures that need help! Bless you all! 🐢

[@sunfield34]

Bless her ❤️. She took in a big breath she knew she needed to get in the ocean.

[@christinacottrell6505]

What a precious creature! I have tears in my eyes

[@kellydeabreuart8755]

I m so happy....😭😭😭😍😍😍😍👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾for more people like that

[@charjunio3316]

if the turtle could speak, that moment he stop he would just say ,"thank ya'll really appreciate your help". it was heart warming to see this though😊

[@HayZombeeDieTime]

When she took that breath, she looked at everyone and said "Thank you for saving me."

[@raahi2531]

Ella we can believe why ever we want 🙃

[@Native-Kitty]

Why did my eyes leak water when the turtle went back into the ocean? My husband must be chopping onions, lol!

[@shintaruring1026]

when he stop and looked around for the last time and while saying, "thank you guys!"

[@olibaba1111]

What a wonderful organisation ❤ Munchkin is so big, beautiful and awesome. Wish I could interact with a giant like that. Turtles are the best.

[@xkeu]

Thank you Dodo. Seeing all these videos gives me so much hope. There are still many good people in the world.

[@MelodyMoonnn]

All animals deserve love like this, how beautiful to see!! So much support 🐢💖

[@traci150]

Yes all of them too! Even insects

[@tachuynh6303]

It's was so BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing your video.

[@MrCoveralls]

“Hurra” for the beautiful turtles and the turtle people out there!! ❤️ from Norway 🇳🇴

[@madissonmarks703]

Omg SO CUTE 🐢

[@kevinfightsbears]

What a majestic creature

[@leighannesmith9483]

I just love this video and story and turtle and I hope that she has a long happy life to live.

[@scottinsd1]

I can’t believe that even THIS video made me shed a tear. Dang it, Dodo - you’ve done it again!!

[@e_b_]

Thank you for rescuing this sweet, amazing girl and all the work you do!♥️🙏 I love how everyone was cheering for her, this was a great way to end my evening ♥️♥️😊😊😊

[@dana_akhmetzhanova613]

Im so thankful to you guys! You are really great people. Im so happy for this turtle, hooe other will rehabilitate well and get released. This video made me cry. Thank you so much.

[@breannapope137]

Awww so adorable

[@kawaiikitty27]

I'm so glad that there are good people like this in our world

[@dezaroo9010]

These people are miracle workers ! True angels in disguise 😍

[@noyou2353]

Why you so cute😍

[@dezaroo9010]

@@noyou2353 Well thank you ! I am just me🤗

[@noyou2353]

@@dezaroo9010 😘😊

[@dezaroo9010]

@@noyou2353 🥀🌛

[@arceliaefstathiou6607]

GOD BLESS YOU GUYS YOU ARE SO AMAZING THANK YOU THANK YOU❤️♥️👏🏻🌹🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@autyc.3248]

Awww Sweetheart ❣️

[@ekaterinas8796]

I swear to god these ppl go straight into heaven once they... ♥️

[@loogy123]

1:02 Female turtle : "Do I look good in this shell?" Male turtle : "You're looking very....robust."

[@TheRPGentleman]

Or my favorite line to use on large women: "You are of admirable heft!"

[@CG-kf5vh]

It is perplexing how amazing human beings can be to animals but they haven’t learned a thing about caring for one another.

[@sameoldlove55]

She knew, she definitely knew it was a goodbye.

[@youxarexmyxsunshine]

These are beautiful people, caring and nurturing a sick turtle back to its health. Kind-hearted with compassion. Imagine if the people in the world are caring and helping each other instead of violence, hate, greeds and killings. The world is a beautiful planet.

[@andy4286]

This is so heartwarming to see❤️🌎🙏🏼🐢

[@joline2730]

I really cried when she finally got to the sea - her real home ! Thanks to all the dedicated people who gave their time to this lovely creature and 😇

[@lavenderbears2641]

So sweet so sad ILYGSM YOU HELP ANIMALS SO PLS DO MORE OF THIS

[@daisyelmir1289]

That's what the Dodo does!! Beautiful people saving beautiful animals....of all kinds! 🌼💖🌼

[@gary8117]

I went to Ecuador to do a volunteer program with a marine biology agency backed by the Ecuador government and had an amazing experience doing tons of stuff like releasing an entire nest of hatching baby turtles and capture/ rescue of turtles with fish hooks in their mouth or nets entangling them and mother turtles laying eggs at night on the beach we were monitoring. So, seeing this video with this rescue turtle was especially moving for me given the personal experience that I lived. So happy to see munchkin healthy and released to the sea.

[@tamorap1614]

Awww!! What a good job!! Those beautiful animals are valuable and a gift from nature. They must be preserved no matter what. It was very emotional when it sunk deep into the water. This maked my day. 😄😄😄

[@Tess_71022]

I love sea turtles thank you so much for healing her ❤ such a beautiful turtle

[@letolethe5878]

It's the New England Aquarium that took care of her. They should say that more explicitly.

[@kohkkniew5905]

Nature and creation is fantastic only if met with loving kindness and compassion

[@GoatThroatGoblin]

Why you gotta make me cry

[@charlesnelson7781]

Great work on helping the turtle back to health superb loved the video very emotional day hope it lives a long life it's all down to all of you guys.👍😊

[@joseenoel8093]

Wow, great work is right! Go Munchkin Go!

[@italtexasgal]

Awww she's beautiful! Go live a long happy life, Munchkin! 🙌 dang it now I'm 😢. Thank you to the wonderful team of people that make her rehab and release possible.

[@pitbullsandlabradors8992]

Munchkin the turtle awwww x🥺❤️

[@giuliom7428]

Very good people. The turtle stopped thanking them just before going undewater. I like to think that. Such noble creatures compared to most humans

[@antoniozarate7676]

Increíble!!!! Como disfruto estos vídeos. Que gran labor amigos.

[@noeleencahill8395]

M y God that is great Thank you so much for all that It was wonderful to see.FROM IRELAND

[@Boxxin2]

At the end of this video I could swear I’ve cried almost 4 tears . And I don’t understand why ppl will do such horrible things to these wonderful animals... every time I see an animal video that has to do with a hurt animal transforming back to health I cry every single time!! ((Love these vids!!😂😍😘))

[@jennysim1037]

No pooooo. N law ml m

[@babajack1246]

So wonderful. God bless u, folks

[@adelemussi7450]

Evviva.. È bellissimo vederle andare verso la libertà... 💗

[@BrijeshSingh-mm4vu]

ALL OVER THE WORLD PROUD of you GUYS .KEEP IT UP.

[@randompuppysav2138]

I would of gave her a goodbye hug because I love sea turtles a lot

[@brendaaugustine4925]

This made me cry...❤

[@russellgentile4719]

Me too, Brenda.

[@Nikuschek]

Really impressiv animal! Great moment. . I think she said thank you before she went back to water ☺ Do someone know how old she is?

[@logicaltips4107]

At least 8 months

[@Mia-qt4th]

@@logicaltips4107 9 months tops.

[@Nikuschek]

@@logicaltips4107 funny

[@OPJuiceBox]

Bungie Chief LogicalTips 1 month bottom

[@darthbiker2311]

Pretty huge to be less than a year. She has to be at least 30 years old.

[@mylifemywork88]

Guys your work is really important🙏🙏🙏🤠🤠🤠🌸🌸🌸💗💗💗

[@dondeestalacoochie1989]

munchkin: *gains 30 pounds over 8 months* me: *gains 4 at Thanksgiving*

[@littlelemon3465]

*_wheeze_*

[@psychoshamrock]

Potatoes, dude 😂

[@pheonix910]

1

[@pheonix910]

U gain more than munchkin in 1 day than he gains in a month hahahhahahhahahahahhah

[@heyjeySigma]

.....only in Murricaaaa!