Loggerhead sea turtle returns to Atlantic Ocean after rehabilitation in Florida

Bubba was released back into the Atlantic Ocean at Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach. Picture: Brevard Zoo via AP

A 375lb (170kg) sea turtle has been released back into the Atlantic Ocean after three months of rehabilitation in Florida.

Officials with the Brevard Zoo released a male loggerhead named Bubba on Wednesday afternoon in Cocoa Beach.