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Tony
Released: 1-30-25

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About Tony
Released: 1-30-25

Species:

Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) (LK25-3)

Tony is a sub-adult kemp’s ridley caught on the Juno Beach. The hook was removed surgically. A small incision was made in the esophagus to remove the hook. Current treatment is antibiotics.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

January 10, 2025

Stranding

Location

Juno Beach Pier, FL

Initial

Condition

Hook ingestion

Admission

Weight

41.8 lbs. / 19 kg.

Current

Weight

38.0 lbs. / 17.28 Kg.

Care & Progress

Jan 31, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Tony was successfully released on 1-30-2025.
Jan 24, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Incision is healing. Current treatment is antibiotics.
Jan 17, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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