Date Stranded: November 3, 2020
Date Released: March 1, 2021
Reason for Stranding
Entanglement
Patient History
Turtle was spotted by visitors on the Isla Blanca jetties struggling to dive; Rehab Specialist Chris was able to retrieve the turtle and cut the fishing line
Patient Injuries
Entangled in braided fishing line around both front flippers (constriction sites visible on both flippers), presence of FP tumors
Patient Treatments
Pending lab results to pursue appropriate treatment
Ways to help Owa's Recovery
Adopt Owa
One of the three primary missions at Sea Turtle, Inc. is rehabilitation. We work hard to rescue and return every sea turtle back to the wild. Proceeds from this adoption will go directly to purchase needed medical supplies, veterinary exams, x-rays, food and general care for our rehab turtles.
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