Overview
- Rescue Location
- Crystal River; Citrus County
- Release Location
- Fred Howard Park; Pinellas County
- Rescue Date
- 10.16.2021
- Release Date
- 12.02.2021
- Species
- Green Sea Turtle
- Reason for Rescue
- Buoyant; Boat Strike Injury.
Location
Details
Moira Rose is a sub-adult, green sea turtle who was found floating and had difficulty staying submerged near Crystal River on October 16, 2021. Moira Rose has a partially healed boat strike injury to her carapace (shell). Moira Rose has a good body condition and is very active! Moira’s initial treatment consists of vitamin injections and fluids.
