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Blue Moon

Blue Moon Blue Moon Swims

Blue Moon, a mature Loggerhead sea turtle was rescued April 07, 2005 from a canal in Duck Key, Florida. Blue Moon was unable to dive due to an intestinal impaction. The main treatment of an intestinal impaction includes hydrating the turtle with fluids and using Metamucil in squid.

RELEASED: Blue Moon was released September 23, 2005 from the beach of Pigeon Key, Florida. The Turtle Hospital volunteers were all present to send Blue Moon on her way after a short ambulance ride across the old seven mile bridge.

Blue Moon getting ready for release Blue Moon being released at Bahia Honda State Park

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