Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
Stranding Location: Caught by DNR research vessel, the Lady Lisa
Arrival Date: 07/31/2007
Age: subadult
Case History
Stingray barbs punctured flipper and hind.
Treatment
Topical treatment for wounds, iron and calcium vitamins in food, live blue crabs.
Updates
We are waiting for blood cultures to come back. If the cultures are negative for bacteria, the turtle will be released. This animals will get a satellite transmitter to track his migrations after his release. This is a part of the SCDNR in-water loggerhead study.
Release Date
08/28/2007
Release Location
Close to Nearshore Reef by Charleston Jetties