Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle, "Geddy"

Geddy with a satellite tag.

On Friday, September 8, 2006 the National Aquarium in Baltimore's Marine Animal Rescue Program released a rehabilitated endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle. The turtle stranded in June on Hooper's Island in the Chesapeake Bay. It had ingested a recreational fishing rig and had a hook lodged deep in its esophagus. Aquarium veterinarians surgically removed the hook and the animal was rehabilitated in the Aquarium's hospital pool.

Satellite Tagged
The turtle, named Geddy, was released with a satellite tag affixed to its back that will transmit information about where it goes. The tag could track Geddy's movements for up to several months until the adhesive fails and the tag falls off. The satellite tag was provided through the generous support of The Herbert Bearman Foundation, Inc., who also chose the name of the turtle.

75th Rescued Animal Released
This turtle is the 75th rescued animal released by the Aquarium's Marine Animal Rescue Program during its 15-year history.

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