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
31 July 2007: “Little Edisto” is awaiting the final clear for release from the consulting veterinarian.
24 September 2007: It was a great day to release 2 Kemp’s ridley sea turtles back into the ocean.
Release Date
09/21/2007
Release Location
Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, SC