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Melissa
Released: 4-23-25

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About Melissa
Released: 4-23-25

Species:

Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) (Lk25-118)

Melissa is an adult Kemp’s ridley sea turtle found by Inwater Research Group. The hook was removed from left shoulder. Treatment includes wound care. Cleared for release.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

April 14, 2025

Stranding

Location

Port St. Lucie, FL

Initial

Condition

Embedded hook

Admission

Weight

80.96 lbs. / 36.8 kg.

Current

Weight

80.96 lbs. / 36.8 kg.

Care & Progress

Apr 25, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Mellisa was successfully released on April 23, 2025.
Apr 18, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient. Melissa has been cleared for release and will be outfitted with a satellite tag.
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