Kahlua was rescued by biologists at Inwater Research Group from the St. Lucie Powerplant with severe lacerations from a vessel strike to the rear of the carapace. Kahlua also has barnacles covering the carapace, indicating the turtle has been lethargic and injured for a while.
Species: Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Age: Sub-Adult (~10-15 yrs)
Location: St. Lucie, FL
Concern: Vessel Strike
Status: Released
Weight: 35.6 kg 78.5 lbs
| 2020-Nov-17 | Released in Boca Raton, FL. |
| 2020-Nov-10 | Finished course of medications. |
| 2020-Oct-15 | Eating well. Wounds healing well. Raised water level. No floatation. Continue supportive medications, honey application, and MLS laser therapy. |
| 2020-Sep-29 | Wounds debrided by Veterinarian. Start honey and MLS laser therapy. |
| 2020-Sep-27 | Radiographs and bloodwork performed. Started supportive medications. Wounds cleaned. In shallow water. |
| 2020-Sep-26 | Rescued from St Lucie, FL with vessel strike lacerations to the rear carapace. Dry docked overnight. |
Address: 1801 North Ocean Boulevard Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Phone: 561-544-8605
