Currents

Nov 11

Beignet

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Folly Beach, SC Arrival Date: 11/1/24 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 6.4 kg (14.0 lbs) Case History Beignet is a juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle that was hooked by a fisherman on the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. The angler reported the hooked…

Nov 11

Griddle

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 11/2/24 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.07 kg (6.77 lbs) Case History Griddle is a juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle hooked by a fisherman on the beach in Myrtle Beach, SC. The angler reported the hooked sea…

Sep 09

Chia

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Atlantic Ocean, Charleston, SC Arrival Date: 8/27/24 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 0.66 kg (1.46 lbs) Case History Chia is a lucky little sea turtle who was found about three miles offshore from Charleston by a recreational fisherman while they were removing…

Aug 22

Loaf

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 8/13/24 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.84 kg (8.47 lbs) Case History This juvenile Kemp’s ridley was hooked by a fisherman at the Myrtle Beach State Park Fishing Pier. Many thanks to the ranger and responders who…

Jul 17

Home Fry

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Folly Beach, SC Arrival Date: July 4, 2024 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 1.74 kg (3.84 lbs) Case History Home Fry is a juvenile Kemp’s ridley that was hooked by a fisherman on the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. This tiny turtle swallowed…