Overview
- Rescue Location
- Offshore Hernando Beach; Hernando County
- Rescue Date
- 10.24.2022
- Species
- Green Sea Turtle
- Reason for Rescue
- floating, lethargic
Location
Details
Carlsbad is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found floating offshore of Hernando Beach on October 24. Carlsbad has a severe pelvic fibropapilloma tumor that will need to be removed surgically as well as minor eye tumors. Carlsbad was active but floating during their first swim test in rehab at CMA.
