The Turtle Hospital ambulance will arrive at Higg’s Beach in Key West (behind Salute’ Restaurant) with Harry at 9:30 a.m. Higgs is located on the south shore of Key West, along Atlantic Boulevard between the south ends of White Street and Reynolds Street. Please join us on Thursday, August 22nd to help us celebrate Harry’s return to sea. Our hope is that the satellite transmitter made by Wildlife Computers will help biologists understand why this turtle may have been in Florida waters. Only six olive ridleys have ever been documented in Florida, so having the opportunity to track this turtle is very special. Harry made a miraculous recovery and is ready to return to his ocean home! The Turtle Hospital is excited to collaborate with Loggerhead Marinelife Center to attach a small satellite transmitter to Harry for tracking purposes. Treatment at the Turtle Hospital included broad spectrum antibiotics, IV nutrition, class 4 laser therapy, wound treatment, vitamins and a healthy diet of fish, shrimp and squid. Harry was emaciated with life threateningly low blood values and suffered entanglement injuries on all four flippers. Harry was rescued and transported in the turtle ambulance to the Turtle Hospital for treatment. The park encompasses diverse ecological communities along the nearshore waters of Key West’s south shore. Higgs Beach offers a more tranquil and relaxing alternative to the lively Smahters. Higgs Beach in Key West is a free and soothing spot to take a dip and soak in some sun rays. While it is small, it is very clean and tied for my favorite. 1000 Atlantic Blvd Key West, FL 33040 (305) 295-4385. It includes two vessel access lanes, one in front of Casa Marina and the other in front of the Reach Resort. 7 reviews of Clarence Higgs Memorial Beach Park This beach park is a hidden gem in Key West. Unfortunately, ghost nets and fishing gear are the greatest threat olive ridleys face. The park is 40-acre area on the south side of Key West stretching from Higgs Beach to South Beach. Harry was found floating and entangled in a massive “ghost” fishing net. While olive ridley turtles are the most abundant sea turtle species in the world, they typically aren’t found in the United States. Meet Harry, an awesome olive ridley sea turtle! Harry was rescued 6 miles offshore of Harry Harris Park Tavernier, Florida Keys in early February.
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