Pluto was rescued from the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier after ingesting a fishing hook. After a successful hook removal surgery, Pluto recovered and was released from Spanish River Park with an acoustic transmitter and a satellite transmitter. To follow Pluto's journey since his release, check out our webpage on satellite tracking!
Species: Green Sea Turtle
Age: Juvenile (~3-5 yrs)
Location: Deerfield Beach, FL
Concern: Ingested Fishing Hook
Status: Released
Weight: 3.6 kg 7.94 lbs
| 2019-Jun-28 | Released from Red Reef Park. |
| 2019-Jun-27 | Wounds treated with honey. X-ray confirmed no internal hooks. Cleared for release. |
| 2019-Jun-26 | Rescued from Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier for the second time. Acoustic tag and satellite transmitter still intact. Hook removed before arrival. |
| 2019-May-30 | Released from Spanish River Park. |
| 2019-Apr-30 | Sutures removed. Recovering well. |
| 2019-Apr-17 | Underwent successful hook removal surgery. |
| 2019-Apr-16 | Rescued from Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier and brought to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Hook lodged in throat. |
Address: 1801 North Ocean Boulevard Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Phone: 561-544-8605
