by Carolyn.Leopard | Nov 26, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
CC-PKD-12-11-23-01 Loggerhead Mature Female 183.6 lb. Charlie was found 1.3 miles south of Bonner Bridge, slightly emaciated and fiesty. Due to carapace length and tail length, she was recognized as a mature female. . .a rare occurrence for us to experience. As soon...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Nov 21, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
CC-KLC-12-10-29-01 ZACH 81 lb. transfered to Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, Topsail Is., NC 11/1/12 From Jean Beasley, Director of the facility on Topsail Island: “I’m happy to tell you that Zach is doing very well. When...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Nov 20, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
CM-PAK-12-11-16-01 Green Turtle 6.5 lbs. This beautiful little 6.5 lb. green sea turtle was rescued off shore in Corolla 11/16/12 by Paula Keperling. When I was in Rehab yesterday, 11/18/12, Billie was totally quiet, not swimming. He/she had a very slightly elevated...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Nov 16, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
LK-LLB-12-11-13-01 Kemp’s Ridley 21.8 lb. Alex was stranded beside the EMS Station 3 off Pamlico Sound on the Frisco/Buxton line 11/13/12. Lou Browning notified N.E.S.T. Alex was stranded beside the EMS Station 3 off Pamlico Sound on the Frisco/Buxton line...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Nov 14, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
Initially, sea turtles lose weight the first days they are in Rehab. Attempts to interest them in eating is often challenging since the foods they eat in the wild are not the same as our offerings. In addition, they are often suffering from a physical problem(s), and...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Nov 3, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
CC-KLC-12-10-29-01 Loggerhead 81 pounds Photos by Teresa Kelly NCARI This loggerhead was reported by a phone call from “Zach” on a beach in Southern Shores at approximately 5PM on Monday, 10/29/12. He and a few other beach goers were able to carry...
