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Florence
Released: 7-16-25

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About Florence
Released: 7-16-25

Species:

Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) (LK25-5)

Florence is a juvenile Kemp’s ridley found near Cape Cod back in December 2024 as a cold stun. Florence was transferred from Coastal Stewards. A persistent wound is present on the back of the neck. The walls of the wound have granulated, but a deep crevice is still present. Current treatment is wound care once a week with antibiotics.

Photo by Marisa Marulli

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

June 23, 2025

Stranding

Location

Cape Cod, MA

Initial

Condition

Cold Stunned

Admission

Weight

7.7 lbs. / 3.5 kg.

Current

Weight

7.7 lbs. / 3.5 kg.

Care & Progress

Jul 18, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Florence was successfully released on July 16, 2025.
Jul 11, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Florence has been cleared for release.
Jul 04, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Jun 23, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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