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Case Synopsis for Phoebe

aka ST05142

Species: Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
Age Class: Subadult
Gender: Unknown
Date Stranded: September 16, 2005
Location of Stranding: Near Boca Grande Pass
Date of Arrival: September 16, 2005
Number of Days of Care: 50 days
Final Disposition: Released on November 4, 2005 from Lido Beach

Comments/Disposition:

This turtle was found floating off Boca Grande Pass by boaters and was brought to the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital for rehabilitation.  Turtle does NOT show symptoms of red tide toxicosis.  It may have strictly a flotation problem. 9/21 We have removed air from the coelomic cavity three times and the turtle is not floating as high in the water.  It is now able to dive for short periods of time. 10/4 Turtle is no longer floating and is finally eating very well. 10/12 Turtle is doing well and gaining weight. 10/25 Turtle continues to do very well. 11/2 Turtle has been approved for release on 11/4. 11/4 Turtle was released today with two other turtles from Lido Beach, Sarasota.




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