Queen Bee was rescued by Sea Turtle Oversight Protection in Pompano Beach, FL with a large propeller laceration to the her plastron and missing left rear flipper.
Species: Green Sea Turtle
Age: Juvenile (~3-5 yrs)
Location: Pompano Beach, FL
Concern: Boat Strike
Status: Euthanized
Weight: 7.85 kg 17.3 lbs
2020-Apr-19 | Veterinarian prescribed humane euthanasia due to extensive injuries. |
2020-Apr-19 | Rescued from Pompano Beach, FL with large laceration on the left side of plastron and missing left rear flipper. The wound was fresh and most likely caused by a boat propellor. |