Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii)
Stranding Location: Folly Beach, SC
Arrival Date: 07/13/2007
Age: juvenile
Weight: 1.92 kg (4.2 pounds)
Case History
Folly was caught by hook and line on the Folly beach fishing pier. It appears that the turtle’s front left flipper was entangled in the fishing line because there is a deep laceration that is healing. The hook was taken out of the turtle’s mouth by the fisherman.
Treatment
Bloodwork, antibiotics and vitamins in food.
Updates
When we see the flipper laceration heal a little more we will discuss release.
Release Date
08/13/2007
Release Location
Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, SC