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Case Synopsis for Rhaj

aka ST12017

Species: Green (Chelonia mydas)
Age Class: Juvenile
Gender: Unknown
Date Stranded: 13 April 2012
Location of Stranding: Indian River
Date of Arrival: 16 April 2012
Number of Days of Care:
Final Disposition: Released

Comments/Disposition:
"Rhaj" upon arrival.

4/13 Animal found by a fisherman; the turtle had swallowed hook and had minimal fibropapilloma tumors. The hook was removed from the turtle's throat at Sea World and the animal was transferred to Mote on April 16.  4/16 Turtle is very active but not eating well. Started on antibiotics. 5/03 Animal eating much better.  6/05 Blood work continues to improve. Animal is eating well!






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