BBC Breakfast star 'sad' over 'heartbreaking' footage as Sally Nugent steps in

BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent expressed her concern for co-presenter Jon Kay after they covered the story of Nazare, a loggerhead turtle that had been stranded on a Cumbrian beach but was recently set free back into the ocean. Viewers were touched by the footage of Nazare's release, which left Jon looking quite emotional.

Sally noted: "What a great story, oh you look a bit sad!" Jon, moved by the handler in the video who wished he had said goodbye to the turtle, admitted: "It's heartbreaking!" However, Sally tried to comfort him, suggesting that Nazare was now relishing her newfound liberty, with Jon answering hopelessly: "Fingers crossed."

She continued: "No algae, no nothing, she looks great!" Later in the programme, the presenters planned to chat with Todd German from Sea Life Scarborough about Nazare's progress. In a playful turn, Sally teased: "I wonder if he's even heard from her. I bet she hasn't been in touch at all."

Jon jokingly replied: "She doesn't write, she doesn't call, she doesn't email, nothing!" The segment ended with laughter as Sally concluded that Nazare must be "She's living her best life, having a fabulous time."

The story took an interesting turn as it was revealed that Nazare, the turtle, had been discovered by a dog walker, covered in cuts and algae, barely clinging to life. Her recovery since has been nothing short of incredible, reports the Mirror.

Yet, this encounter wasn't Nazare's first brush with human care. Scott Blacker shared insights with the BBC regarding her past experiences, noting the satellite tracker attached to her shell as evidence of her previous interactions with facilities dedicated to marine life.

He disclosed: "We found out that she was released from the coast of France