Final Disposition
Died within 0.5 hr. of arrival
MML 9711-A-D were 4 dolphins which were part of a mass stranding of 62 animals. They were cared for near the stranding site until they could be transported to MML. MML 9711-A and B were released on 25 March 1998. MML 9711-C was euthanized on 21 Dec.
Donner was extremely agitated throughout transport despite aggressive sedation with diazepam. Presumably she had been separated from her calf which died (since no other calves were sent to rehab facilities). The dolphin presented in good body condition with neutrophilia, elevated liver values, pneumonia, possible kidney disease, tachycardia, heat necrosis of left axilla. Donner died almost immediately upon arrival and necropsy revealed kidney failure, cardiovascular disease, and possible mercury intoxication.
Final Disposition: Died within 0.5 hr. of arrival
Cause of Death: kidney failure and cardiovascular disease
Other findings: Suggestive mercury intoxication (depletion of granule neurons in cerebellum).
Patient Overview
Sex:Female
Age:Adult
Patient Status:Former patient
Health Status:Died
Stranding Location:Port St. Joe, Florida
Date of Stranding:November 13, 1997
Date of Arrival:November 15, 1997
Date Care Ended:November 15, 1997