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Case Synopsis for Malibu

aka ST0590

Species: Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
Age Class: Subadult
Gender: Unknown
Date Stranded: August 10, 2005
Location of Stranding: Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach, FL
Date of Arrival: August 10, 2005
Number of Days of Care: 9 days
Final Disposition: Died August 18, 2005

Comments/Disposition:

Turtle was found in the surf at Bradenton Beach and reported by Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch volunteers.  Turtle is in good flesh, but somewhat lethargic.  Not anemic.  Possible red tide toxicosis. 8/16 Turtle is still very lethargic.  Have started tubing it to get fluids and food into it.  We hope to see some response to treatment soon. 8/18 Turtle died this evening.  Necropsy is pending.




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