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Case Synopsis for Bruce
aka ST0409, MH 03-685-Lk
Species: Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii)
Age Class: Juvenile
Gender: Unknown
Date Stranded: December 2, 2003
Location of Stranding: Great Hollow, Barnstable, MA
Date of Arrival: February 11,2004
Number of Days of Care: 105 days
Final Disposition: Released at Ormond Beach May 26, 2004
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Comments/Disposition:
This turtle stranded at Cape Cod due to hypothermia ("cold-stunning") and was initially treated at New England Aquarium. Due to space issues, the turtle was transferred to the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital for continued rehabilitation and eventual release. This turtle has some small lesions, but they are healing well. 3/5 Turtle continues to do well. Appetite is good and health appears stable. Gaining weight. 4/4 Turtle continues to do well. 5/8 Turtle is now off all meds and is doing very well. May be releasable soon. 5/14 Turtle is continuing to do well off meds. 5/19 Turtle has been cleared medically for possible release next week. Turtle was tagged this morning. 5/26 Turtle was released this morning off Ormond Beach.
Frontal view
Frontal view
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