Final Disposition
Released April 14, 2005 on Lido Beach
This turtle was found near South Lido Beach, bayside. It is extremely emaciated, anemic, and lethargic. It probably has the same anemia the 8 subadult loggerheads had that were treated this past summer. Turtle has been started on fluids, antibiotics, and treatment for the anemia.
12/30 Turtle ate very well this morning and is more alert. We are optimistic about turtle’s chances of survival.
1/5/05 Turtle is slowly gaining strength and appetite is excellent.
1/23 Turtle is definitely improving. Has begun producing red blood cells finally in response to the anemia. Appetite continues to be excellent.
2/6 Anemia is improving quickly and turtle is gaining weight well.
2/15 Turtle continues to improve and gain weight.
3/23 Turtle continues to do very well. May be nearing release soon.
3/31 Turtle is apparently healthy and should be released in the next two weeks.
4/12 We have requested permission to release the turtle later this week. Continuing to do very well.
4/14 Turtle was released with Gilligan on Lido Beach this morning. Both turtles swam away very well.
Frontal view
Lateral view