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Sea turtle rescued in Avalon finds permanent home at Minnesota Zoo

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The 300-pound turtle named Snooki washed up in Avalon nearly a decade ago and was rescued by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.

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  • A sea turtle named Snooki is now living in the Midwest after being rescued.
  • Snooki, weighing 300 pounds, washed up in Avalon, New Jersey, about a decade ago. 7s
  • She was rescued by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. 12s
  • Snooki could not be released back into the ocean because she cannot swim properly. 15s
  • After years of rehabilitation, Snooki now has a permanent home at the Minnesota Zoo. 19s
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