Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Harbor jetties in Charleston, SC Arrival Date: 06/28/2008 Age: juvenile Weight: 1.5kg (3.3 lbs) Case History This little Kemp's ridley was caught by a couple of folks fishing with hook and line at the jetties. Unfortunately, the turtle swallowed the hook. The fishermen brought…
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Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: North Litchfield, SC Arrival Date: 04/29/2008 Age: subadult Weight: 58.2 kg Case History This loggerhead was found on North Litchfield in the surf and was easily captured by turtle team members. After coming to the Aquarium's turtle hospital, blood was taken and antibiotics and fluids…
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Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: North Litchfield, SC Arrival Date: 04/29/2008 Age: subadult Weight: 58.2 kg Case History This loggerhead was found on North Litchfield in the surf and was easily captured by turtle team members. After coming to the Aquarium's turtle hospital, blood was taken and antibiotics and fluids…
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