ThomasRescue Turtle

(RB.LO.070) Juvenile Olive Ridley turtle, found 16 June 2015, Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, Baa Atoll

 

Turtle name: Thomas

Admission date: 16/06/2015

Location: Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, Baa Atoll, Maldives

Admission note: Thomas, a juvenile Olive Ridley turtle, was admitted to the center weighing 1.35 kg and had a curved carapace length of 24 cm. Overall he was in a weak condition with his left front flipper missing and a laceration on the right front flipper.

Updates: 20/06/2015 – Released – Dhonfan, Baa Atoll (CCL: 24.4 cm, Weight: 1.828 kg)

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