RIVER

Loggerhead  (Caretta caretta) Juvenile

Admitted        1/21/2000     Released 6/21/00 Age est:         7-10 years Weight:          32 kg Admit                     Release SCL:   60.0 cm       SCL:  62.0 cm SCW:  55.0 cm       CCL:  55.0 cm tag #'s SSP974 and 795 pit # 410B186DOF

THE STRANDING

This sea turtle was found near the Brunswick County (NC) steam electric plant's intake canal, located approximately 6 miles north of the mouth of the Cape Fear River.  The sea turtle suffered from minor cold stunning, has no obvious injuries and seems to be in good condition.

RELEASED 6/21/00	River is accompanied by Dr. Greg Lewbart and others from the College of Veterinary Medicine at NC State; and volunteers from the KBSTRRC. Outgoing stats:  PCV 34%  Glucose 92mg/dl