Stranded on May 20,2002, in Brewster, MA. He was rescued from the beach by the Cape Cod Stranding Network (CCSN) and transported to the New England Aquarium's facility in Duxbury, MA for prompt treatment and rehabilitation.

Upon arrival, he was found to be 116-cm (about 1 year old), underweight (25 kg), dehydrated, lethargic, and with inflamed lesions over much of his body. The most severe lesions were found on both sides of the tailstock - most likely resulting from bite wounds, which left him unable to move his tail properly. He also had a respiratory infection, as revealed through coughing ("chuffing") and chest radiographs, and a heavy burden of internal parasites (lungworms, tapeworms, and roundworms).

Over the course of his 4.5 month stay, "Brewster" made tremendous progress. Prior to release, he was robust, strong, and able to catch live fish. He measured 132 cm and weighed 35 kg or 78 pounds.

RELEASE - On October 9, 2002, 2002 he was taken to the waters just northwest of Stellwagen Bank and released (42 28.567 N and 70 39.133 W).