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Case Synopsis for Coco
aka ST 0708
Species: Green (Chelonia mydas)
Age Class: Juvenile
Gender: Unknown
Date Stranded: March 1, 2007
Location of Stranding: Offshore from Siesta Key, Sarasota, FL
Date of Arrival: March 1, 2007
Number of Days of Care: <1 day
Final Disposition: Died early morning March 2, 2007
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Comments/Disposition:
Turtle on arrival.
3/1 Turtle was recovered by the trawler collecting ahead of the dredge operating off Siesta Key. Turtle has multiple fibropapillomas (tumors), including on both eyes. It also has a fracture on the back edge of the carapace, is emaciated, and is lethargic. Turtle has been started on antibiotics and fluids, and the fracture has been splinted. 3/2 Turtle died early this morning. Necropsy indicated probable septicemia.
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