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Kylo Ren
Released: 9-21-23

Kylo Ren

About Kylo Ren
Released: 9-21-23

Species:

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM 23-167)

Kylo Ren is a juvenile green caught at Deerfield pier. No hook was present at admission. Kylo Ren had a hook wound located in the corner of the mouth. Current treatment is antibiotics and pain medication.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

August 24, 2023

Stranding

Location

St. Lucie, FL

Initial

Condition

Entangled

Admission

Weight

9.2 kg., 20.24 lbs.

Current

Weight

8.54 kg., 18.78 Ibs.

Care & Progress

Sep 22, 2023
Good
Off All Medications
Kylo Ren was successfully released on September 21, 2023.
Sep 15, 2023
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Wound is improving. Current treatment is antibiotics, pain medication and weekly wound check.
Sep 08, 2023
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Sep 01, 2023
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Aug 25, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
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