Overview
- Rescue Location
- Cedar Key, FL
- Release Location
- Fred Howard Park, Tarpon Springs, FL
- Rescue Date
- 08.22.2019
- Release Date
- 01.30.2020
- Species
- Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle
- Reason for Rescue
- Found floating
Location
Details
Charlie was found floating offshore near Cedar Key in Levy County on August 22, 2019. During Charlie’s intake exam, it was discovered that she had what appeared to be boat strike injuries to her plastron.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) released Charlie on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
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