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Case Synopsis for Ahsoka

aka ST 0913

Species: Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
Age Class: Adult
Gender: Female
Date Stranded: March 29, 2009
Location of Stranding: Siesta Key
Date of Arrival: March 29, 2009
Number of Days of Care: 100 days
Final Disposition: Released July 6, 2009

Comments/Disposition:

Turtle upon arrival

3/29 Live adult female loggerhead found in the surf on Siesta Beach. Turtle is lethargic and anemic. Carapace was covered in algae and barnacles.  3/30  Turtle is eating everything she is offered. 4/20 Turtle is responding well to treatment for lethargic loggerhead syndrome and is eating well and gaining weight. 5/11 Turtle is eating very well and gaining weight.  Responding well to treatment. 7/6 Turtle was released this morning on Lido Beach after 100 days of care at Mote Marines Sea Turtle Hospital. Read the story.




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