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Case Synopsis for Krackle

aka ST 0658

Species: Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
Age Class: Subadult
Gender: Unknown
Date Stranded: August 14, 2006
Location of Stranding: Anna Maria Sound
Date of Arrival: August 14, 2006
Number of Days of Care: 3 days
Final Disposition: Died on August 17, 2006

Comments/Disposition:

8/14 Turtle was found floating in Anna Maria Sound, near Catcher's Marina, Holmes Beach.  Turtle has one of the worst load of barnacles we have ever seen.  Turtle is extremely lethargic, anemic, extremely emaciated, probably having been sick for nearly one year!  Antibiotics, fluids, and other supportive care have been started. 8/17 Turtle's anemia got progressively worse and then it died today, not unexpectedly.  Necropsy will be performed.




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