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Jun 20

Charlotte

Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cherry Grove Pier, North Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 6/10/20 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.7 kgs (5.87 lb) Case History Charlotte was caught late in the evening by hook and line from the Cherry Grove Fishing Pier.  In addition to the J-hook and…
Jun 20

Rainbow

Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cherry Grove Pier, Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 6/2/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 4.0 kg (9lb) Case History Rainbow was caught on hook and line at Cherry Grove Pier in Myrtle Beach. The hook appeared to be deep into the jaw, so South…
Mar 02

Valentine

Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Charleston Harbor Shipping Channel, Charleston, SC Arrival Date: 2/14/20 Age: Juvenile Weight: 5.7 lbs (2.61 kg) Case History During the early morning hours of Valentine's Day, Valentine (Val for short) was sucked up in the hopper dredge that is currently dredging…
May 28

Timon

Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach State Park, SC Arrival Date: 5/11/2019 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.7 kg (6 pounds) Case History Timon was found stranded by Myrtle Beach State Park rangers who were out doing sea turtle nest inventories. Park rangers observed how weak and thin Timon…
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