Xavier was rescued from Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier after being hooked by a fisherman. Xavier had a minor hook injury in his front left flipper, but overall good body condition.
Species: Green Sea Turtle
Age: Juvenile (~3-5 yrs)
Location: Deerfield Beach, FL
Concern: Hook
Status: Released
Weight: 7.15 kg 15.76 lbs
| 2020-Jan-28 | Affixed with acoustic transmitter and released in Boca Raton, FL. |
| 2019-Dec-24 | Rescued from the Deerfield Beach Fishing Pier after being hooked by a fisherman. Hook removed at pier. |
Address: 1801 North Ocean Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: 561-544-8605
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