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Case Synopsis for Abraham
aka ST12004
Species: Green (Chelonia mydas)
Age Class: Juvenile
Gender: Unknown
Date Stranded: 11 January, 2012
Location of Stranding: Hutchinson Island
Date of Arrival: 12 January, 2012
Number of Days of Care:
Final Disposition: Released 4 June 2012
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Comments/Disposition:
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| 1/12 This sea turtle arrived at Mote with a necrotic and mumified left pectoral flipper which was still entangled in monofilament. We removed the fishing line and started treating the animal with antibiotics. 1/13 Removed remains of flipper along with a small number of fibropapilloma tumors that the turtle presented with. 1/14 Turtle has started eating, which is a good sign! 3/26 Turtle continuing to heal despite a slight infection which is being treated with antibiotics.6/4 Turtle responded to treatment and was taken back to the east coast for release!! |
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Sometimes human activities can have a detrimental affect on the marine animals that fascinate us so much. A few things you can do to help wild turtles include:
- Stowing your trash (especially
 cigarette butts and plastic) and disposing of it in a closed container on shore
- Making sure your fishing line is in good condition to help reduce breakage
- Using corrodible hooks — that way, if you accidentally hook a sea turtle, the hook will rust away.
You can also help Mote help these creatures by making a donation today. |
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