"Little Edisto"
Kemp's ridley  (Lepidochelys kempii)

Stranding Location: Edisto Beach, SC
Arrival Date: 07/05/2007
Age: juvenile
Weight: 1.5 kg (3.3 pounds)

Case History
The surgery to remove the hook was successful and the prognosis is very good!

Treatment
Endoscopic surgery to remove the hook, antibiotics, vitamins and TLC!

Updates
7/31/07 "Little Edisto" is awaiting the final clear for release from the consulting veterinarian. 9/24/07 It was a great day to release 2 Kemp's ridley se aturtles back into the ocean. Good luck little guys!

Release Date
09/21/2007

Release Location
Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, SC



Photo thanks to Barbara Bergwerf

   


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