Died on August 17, 2004
This dolphin stranded with about 37 others of the same species. All were pushed back, but restranded again. Dolphin was brought to the Dolphin and Whale Hospital with six others of the same group for rehabilitation.
8/9 Dolphin has severe pneumonia, high white count and high liver values, external wounds, and is severely emaciated. Started on antibiotics and fluids.
8/15 Dolphin is showing little improvent and pneumonia is not responding to treatment. Changed antibiotics.
8/17 Dolphin began showing neurological symptoms and died suddenly at about 8 this morning. Necropsy revealed hemorrages in the brain and heart. Histopath is pending.
Patient Overview
Sex:Male
Age:Adult
Patient Status:Former patient
Health Status:Died
Stranding Location:Hutchinson Island, Florida (near Ft. Pierce)
Date of Stranding:August 5, 2004
Date of Arrival:August 7, 2004
Date Care Ended:August 17, 2004
Days in Care:10