Final Disposition
Died on November 18, 2007
Turtle on arrival.
11/17 Turtle arrived this evening in very bad condition. It was affected by fibropapillomatosis (tumors). One of the tumors on the neck was larger than the turtle’s head. Turtle was also very anemic and hypothermic. Treatment was begun.
11/18 Turtle was doing very poorly through the night and died today. Necropsy revealed internal tumors as well as external tumors.
Patient Overview
Sex:Unknown
Age:Juvenile
Patient Status:Former patient
Health Status:Died
Stranding Location:Indian River Lagoon, Florida
Date of Stranding:November 16, 2007
Date of Arrival:November 16, 2007
Date Care Ended:November 18, 2007
Days in Care:2
Reason(s) for Care:Fibropapillomatosis