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Case Synopsis for Heath

aka NLP 950612-03

Species: Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
Age Class: Adult
Gender: Female
Date Stranded: June 12, 1995
Location of Stranding: Siesta Key, Florida
Date of Arrival: June 12, 1995
Number of Days of Care: 17
Final Disposition: Released 28 June 1995

Comments/Disposition: This turtle stranded during a severe red tide bloom and appeared to have neurological symptoms of red tide toxicity. Due to space limitations. this turtle was transferred to Clearwater Marine Science Center where it responded to treatment. It was returned to Mote and released back into the wild. THANKS CLEARWATER !!


Heath on arrival


Damage to Health's flipper



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