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Case Synopsis for Urchin

aka ST 0804

Species: Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
Age Class: Subadult
Gender: Unknown
Date Stranded: January 5, 2008
Location of Stranding: St. Lucie Power Plant
Date of Arrival: January 5, 2008
Number of Days of Care: 79 days
Final Disposition: Released March 24, 2008 at Stuart, Florida

Comments/Disposition:

Lethargic turtle on arrival.

1/5 Turtle was found today being extremely lethargic and anemic, with severe weight loss.  Turtle likely has Lethargic Loggerhead Syndrome.  Has been placed under a water mister overnight and started on fluids and antibiotics. 1/7 Turtle was put into water yesterday and is swimming well.  Started eating last night and is eating well today. 1/12 Turtle is eating well and gaining weight. 1/15 Turtle is continuing to do well and has begun to respond to the anemia. 1/23 Appetite is excellent and anemia continues to improve. 1/30 Anemia is almost resolved and appetite continues to be great. 2/4 Turtle is finally gaining weight. 2/28 Turtle is doing very well and is off all drugs at this point. 3/4 Turtle appears to be healthy, but needs to gain some more weight before being released. 3/13 Turtle is being prepared for release.  It will be tagged on Monday and released soon thereafter. 3/24 Turtle was released at Stuart, Florida this morning.  Turtle swam off very strongly.




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