Gnat was rescued from the Deerfield Beach International Pier after being hooked by a recreational fisherman. The fisherman reported the hooked turtle immediately for assistance. Gnat swallowed the hook, which will require surgical removal.
Species: Green Sea Turtle
Age: Juvenile (~1-3 yrs)
Location: Deerfield Beach, FL
Concern: Hook
Status: Released
Weight: 2.9 kg 6.4 lbs
| 2020-Mar-17 | Released by Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program. |
| 2020-Mar-14 | Cleared for release by veterinarian. Applied flipper and pit tags. |
| 2020-Mar-6 | Veterinarian removed sutures from throat. Offering soft foods. |
| 2020-Feb-25 | Hook surgically removed from throat. Recovering in water. |
| 2020-Feb-23 | Rescued from the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier after swallowing a hook. |
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