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Koa
Released: 3-13-24

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About Koa
Released: 3-13-24

Species:

Loggerhead (Caretta, caretta) (CC24-13)

Koa is a subadult loggerhead found by Inwater Research Group that was entangled in fishing line and ingested some line. Current treatment is antibiotics.

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Arrival

Date

February 12, 2024

Stranding

Location

Port St. Lucie

Initial

Condition

Fishing line

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Weight

117.5 kg., 53.4 lbs.

Current

Weight

117.5 kg., 53.4 lbs.

Care & Progress

Mar 15, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Koa was successfully released on March 13, 2024.
Mar 08, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Mar 01, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Feb 23, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Feb 16, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
Mar 08, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Koa has been cleared for release.
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