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Knight
Released: 6-24-26

Knight

About Knight
Released: 6-24-26

Species:

Juvenile Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM26-74)

Knight is a juvenile green sea turtle found in Cape Canaveral. Knight has FP, a hook in the esophagus, and is thin. The hook was removed on 2/26/26. Knight started eating soft pieces of food on 2/27. FP removal surgery will be scheduled once they are stable. Treatment includes antibiotics and supportive care.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

February 24, 2026

Stranding

Location

Cape Canaveral, FL

Initial

Condition

FP, Hook Ingestion

Admission

Weight

2.2 kg. / 1 lb.

Current

Weight

2.2 kg. / 1 lb.

Care & Progress

Jun 26, 2026
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Knight was successfully released on June 24, 2026.
Jun 19, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Jun 12, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Jun 05, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 29, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Knight has gained a lot of weight lately and are on a diet now. They are on antibiotics.
May 22, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 15, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 08, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 01, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 24, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 17, 2026
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 10, 2026
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 03, 2026
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Mar 27, 2026
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Knight has defecated at least 24” of line so far. They are on antibiotics.
Mar 20, 2026
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Mar 13, 2026
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Mar 06, 2026
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Feb 27, 2026
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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