Tiny Albino Turtle Born With Heart Beating Outside Chest Finds Permanent Home: 'She Gives Me Hope'

Mar 15, 2019

Some miracles are big, but others can be small. This tiny turtle is one miracle that is so precious and unique.

Hope is an albino baby turtle that was born with an unusual condition. She was born with a heart outside of her body.

Despite this challenge she faces, she is met with so much love and care. Her caretaker is Mike Aquilina, also known as Aquamike, and he keeps audiences up to date on their Instagram with how she is doing. 

Speaking to the Daily Mail, he said: 

"She's so small and so fragile, the most delicate thing but she's fearless. People can see that and she's got so many people rooting for her around the world."

Seeing her little heartbeat outside of her chest is surreal. But many of his followers have fallen in love with her. Mike shares about his life and uses his social network as a way to share hope and receive support. Recently, his mother suffered from a heart problem, too.

He now has two ladies in his life heart complications and asks for prayers. Having taken such good care of Hope, many believe wholeheartedly that his mother is receiving the same love, support, and kindness.

Those who are watching this story progress are thankful every time they see Hope grow. They are saying prayers for both Hope and Mike's mother, who need all the compassion they can get. Everyone hopes to see more of Hope!

Help others to see this heartwarming story, too. Spread the word so Hope and Mike's mom can receive lots of love. Isn't this little turtle so adorable? Let us know in the comments!