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PIER 2
KEMP'S RIDLEY
Lepidochelys kempi
Juvenile
ADMIT
October 8, 2009
RELEASED
Weight
kg
SCL:
cm
cm
SCW:
cm
cm
THE STRANDING
Caught on a line from a fishing pier, this little Kemp's Ridley swallowed a hook or hooks.
T
HE TREATMENT
Radiographs reveal two hooks. The turtle was sedated and the hooks were removed October 9th.
Pier 2 recovered quickly and is eating.
July 2010
Pier continues to recover.
JAN 2011
Pier 2 is growing and healthy
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