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Case Synopsis for Squirt

aka ST0414, MH 03-634-Hybrid

Species: Hybrid
Age Class: Juvenile
Gender: Unknown
Date Stranded: November 10, 2003
Location of Stranding: Robins Hill Beach, Brewster, MA
Date of Arrival: February 11,2004
Number of Days of Care: 105 days
Final Disposition: Released off Ormond Beach on May 26, 2004

Comments/Disposition:

This turtle stranded at Cape Cod due to hypothermia ("cold-stunning") and was initially treated at New England Aquarium. Due to space issues, the turtle was transferred to the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital for continued rehabilitation and eventual release. 3/5 Turtle is doing well. Appetite is good and it is gaining weight. 4/4 Turtle continues to do well. 5/8 Turtle is eating well and gaining weight. 5/14 Turtle is now off all meds and continues to do well. 5/19 Turtle has been cleared medically for possible release next week. Turtle was tagged this morning. 5/26 Turtle was released this morning off Ormond Beach on the east coast of Florida.


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