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Bella
Released: 5-16-24

About Bella
Released: 5-16-24

Species:

Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) (Ei24-40)

Bella is an adult hawksbill found on Bath and Tennis Reef entangled in fishing line. Dr. Barron amputated her front right flipper on Monday. Current treatment is antibiotics.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

March 8, 2024

Stranding

Location

Bath and Tennis Reef, West Palm Beach, FL

Initial

Condition

Entanglement

Admission

Weight

88 lbs. / 40 kg.

Current

Weight

84.7 lbs. / 38.5 kg.

Care & Progress

May 17, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Bella was successfully released on May 16, 2024.
May 10, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Bella has been cleared for release.
May 03, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 26, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 19, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 12, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 05, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Mar 29, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Mar 22, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Mar 15, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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