Final Disposition
Released on July 13, 2012
4/7 Turtle was found floating in Naples Bay unable to dive. Radiographs reveal a possible foreign body. Will only offer small amounts of food until the foreign body “passes” or the animal will need surgery.
4/12 The turtle was nicknamed “Dude” and is eating all that is offered.
4/15 Dude is starting to pass small amounts of what appears to be coral. Will take more radiographs to monitor the progress of the foreign body.
5/31 Animal still not sitting on bottom but gaining weight. Fecal sample showed moderate flagellates, will treat.
6/15 Finally sitting on the bottom
6/30 Dude is very feisty and ready to be released.
7/13 Released from Lido Beach this morning.