Farfalle has been in treatment at Mote since May 22, when she was found entangled in a crab trap about a mile offshore of Siesta Key Public Beach. Members of the public reported the turtle to Mote’s Stranding Investigations Program, a 24-hour response service.
The crab trap rope around Farfalle’s neck caused a deep laceration. Entanglement in rope, nets, monofilament fishing lines and other marine debris is a common problem for marine animals in local waters and can lead to injury or death for dolphins, manatees and sea turtles.
Mote staff disentangled Farfalle and brought her to Mote’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital — one of Mote’s nationally recognized treatment facilities for sick and injured marine life. She received fluid therapy, food, antibiotics and excellent care until she was medically cleared for release.
(Longboat Key News - Sept 3rd, 2013)
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