Chandler

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)

(ST05151)

Age Class Subadult
Gender Unknown
Date Stranded October 8, 2005
Location of Stranding Little Gasparilla Island, FL
Date of Arrival October 8, 2005
Number of Days of Care 4 days

Final Disposition

Died October 13, 2005

lateral view of sea turtle named chandler

This turtle was found stranded on Little Gasparilla Island in Charlotte Harbor.  It has typical red tide toxicosis symptoms and is comatose.  Treatment has been initiated. 10/12 Turtle is slightly more responsive. 10/13 Turtle died very early this morning.  Necropsy is pending.

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