Checkers
Green (Chelonia mydas)
Age ClassJuvenileGenderUnknownDate StrandedSeptember 28, 2014Location of StrandingEast Coast of FloridaDate of ArrivalJuly 2, 2015Number of Days of Care212 days
Final Disposition
7/02/2015 Turtle was transferred to Mote from Loggerhead Marinelife Center for care of fibropapilloma tumors which had developed on each front flipper.
10/23/2015 Surgery was performed to remove more fibropapilloma tumors that had developed on front flippers.
11/10/2015 Still on antibiotics due to continued bloodwork issues.
1/29/2016 Checkers was released at Bathtub Reef Park in Martin County.