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Case Synopsis for Chandler

aka ST05151

Species: Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
Age Class: Subadult
Gender: Unknown
Date Stranded: October 9, 2005
Location of Stranding: Little Gasparilla Island, FL
Date of Arrival: October 9, 2005
Number of Days of Care: 4 days
Final Disposition: Died October 13, 2005

Comments/Disposition:

This turtle was found stranded on Little Gasparilla Island in Charlotte Harbor.  It has typical red tide toxicosis symptoms and is comatose.  Treatment has been initiated. 10/12 Turtle is slightly more responsive. 10/13 Turtle died very early this morning.  Necropsy is pending.


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