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Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii)

(ST0408, MH 03-683-Lk)

Age Class	Juvenile
Gender	Unknown
Date Stranded	November 30, 2003
Location of Stranding	Truro, MA
Date of Arrival	February 10, 2004
Number of Days of Care	70 days

Final Disposition

Turtle released April 20, 2004 at Ormond Beach, Florida

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 gaining weight. 4/4 Continuing to do well. 4/16 This turtle has been approved for release next week along with Anchor, Marlin, and Crush. 4/20 Turtle was released today at Ormond Beach, Florida.

frontal view of a sea turtle named gill
Frontal view