Elastigirl was rescued from the Dania Beach Fishing Pier after being hooked and entangled in fishing line. She was brought to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center where she is currently being treated.
Species: Green Sea Turtle
Age: Juvenile (~3-5 yrs)
Location: Dania Beach, FL
Concern: Hook & Line
Status: Released
Weight: 8.45 kg 18.62 lbs
| 2019-Oct-28 | Released at Red Reef Park. |
| 2019-Sept-5 | Hook was surgically removed. |
| 2019-Aug-29 | X-ray shows fishing hook is deep in esophogus. |
| 2019-Aug-28 | Rescued from Dania Beach Fishing Pier after being hooked and entangled in fishing line. Hook was visible in the throat. |
Address: 1801 North Ocean Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: 561-544-8605
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