2/26/2022
The TNC folks at Kiholo called to let us know that they had a honu in their ponds that was floating and unable to get down (dive). They said it had been seen outside the ponds for a couple of days before it was seen in the pond. Laura Jim was able to go down and, with the help of Rebecca and Kaleo was able to capture the turtle and put it into an animal carrier. It was determined that we needed to ship the honu to Honolulu for further treatment and care. Unfortunately, there were no flights available for two days so we kept the honu in the carrier in a cool shaded area until we were able to ship it to Oahu.
After the folks on Oahu got the honu, they decided that they needed to ship it on the the Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute for care. Once it finally go to MOCMI, the caregivers there gave the honu some IV fluids and antibiotics. Currently the honu seems to be much better. It is now able to dive, is feeding and defecating appropriately- all good news. We are hoping that once they give it the green light for release they will ship it back to us for release back at Kiholo.
This particular honu has a long history at Kiholo... First captured in 1988 at Kiholo and latest capture 2022. We know this honu is at least 34 years old and still a subabult.. !!!
Here is a video outlining the rescue and return of HA85!
Pictures of honu in the pond at Kiholo. It is pretty obvious that it "has gas" and is floating.
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| Kiholo honu with gas. |
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| It is pretty obvious that this honu is really out of balance. |
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