Ila Loetscher

Ila Loetscher
Loetscher holding a sea turtle
Born(1904-10-30)October 30, 1904
DiedJanuary 4, 2000(2000-01-04) (aged 95)
Burial placePella, Iowa
Occupation(s)Aviator, conservationist
Known for"The Turtle Lady"

Ila Fox Loetscher (30 October 1904 – January 4, 2000), also known as the "Turtle Lady", was an American female aviation pioneer and noted advocate for the care and preservation of sea turtles.