The Turtle Hospital. Rescue, Rehab, Release.

Kimian

Kimian

Arrival: 7/31/14

Species: Green

Weight: 20 lbs.

Kimian was found nearly drowning and entangled in fishing line near Cudjoe Key. Upon arrival, the fishing line was removed , showing no major signs of damage. The wounds were treated and have since healed. Kimian was found to be tumor-free internally and went through surgery to have his external tumors removed.

IMG_0043- Kimian

UPDATE:

Kimian recently took a trip to Dr. Karpinski’s to have some re-growths on his eyes removed. He is currently once again tumor free, and hopefully this time will remain so for the next year.

UPDATED: 7/21/15 Deceased