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Kebs
Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
| Age Class | Subadult |
| Gender | Unknown |
| Date Stranded | August 16, 2015 |
| Location of Stranding | Manatee County, Buttonwood |
| Date of Arrival | August 16, 2015 |
| Number of Days of Care | 184 days |
Final Disposition
8/16/2015 Turtle was found floating inshore in Sarasota Bay near Buttonwood. Turtle is in shallow water and eating some food when offered.
8/25/2015 Turtle remains in shallow water but is eating well.
10/03/2015 Water level has been raised to high since floating has subsided. Turtle continues to eat well.
1/11/2016 Turtle is ready for release, but Florida water temperatures abruptly dropped, so release is delayed.
2/15/2016 Kebs was released at Bayfront Park on the north end of Anna Maria Island, Manatee County.
