Bruno

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)

(ST 06129)

Age Class	Adult
Gender	Male
Date Stranded	September 29, 2006
Location of Stranding	Near Egmont Key, Tampa Bay
Date of Arrival	September 29, 2006
Number of Days of Care	42 days

Final Disposition

Released from St. Pete Beach November 10, 2006

lateral view of sea turtle named bruno

Bruno on arrival.

9/30 Turtle was found floating near Egmont Key and was transported to the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital for treatment. Turtle is very lethargic but responsive and is in good flesh. Is likely suffering from red tide toxicosis. Treatment has been initiated. 10/1 Turtle is much stronger today, able to raise its head. Was moved into slightly deeper water and is able to swim some. 10/4 Turtle has begun to eat and has been placed into even deeper water. 10/6 Turtle continues to do well. Blood results received today indicated this is definitely a case of red tide toxicosis. 10/11 Turtle's appetite is now excellent and turtle is swimming much more. Looks good for a complete recovery. 10/18 Turtle is now gaining weight and continuing to do well. 10/28 Turtle is continuing to do very well. 11/9 Turtle has been approved for release and has been fitted with a satellite-linked transmitter. Turtle is scheduled for release tomorrow morning. 11/10 Turtle was released this morning from St. Petersburg Beach (Sirata Beach Resort). Click here to view turtle tracking information.