Final Disposition
Turtle released on May 26, 2004 off Ormond Beach
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.
3/5 Turtle is doing very well and appetite is very good.
4/4 Doing well.
5/8 Turtle is now off all meds and is doing well. May be releasable soon.
5/14 Turtle continues 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 on the east coast of Florida.
Frontal view
Lateral view