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Case Synopsis for Padme

aka ST 0933

Species: Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
Age Class: Subadult
Gender: Unknown
Date Stranded: May 15, 2009
Location of Stranding: Floating between Egmont Key and Anna Maria Island
Date of Arrival: May 15, 2009
Number of Days of Care: 52 days
Final Disposition: Released July 6, 2009 off Lido Beach

Comments/Disposition:

Turtle upon arrival

 

5/15 Turtle was found floating between Egmont Key and Anna Maria Island unable to dive. The turtle had significant algae growth on its carapace as well as some barnacles. The turtle is also anemic and dehydrated.

 

 

 


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