Christine

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)

(ST0454)

Age Class	Subadult
Gender	Unknown
Date Stranded	August 23, 2004
Location of Stranding	North of Venice Inlet
Date of Arrival	August 23, 2004
Number of Days of Care	38 days

Final Disposition

Died on October 1, 2004

This turtle was found floating north of the Venice Inlet, unable to submerge. It was brought to the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital very lethargic, but responsive. It was given fluids and antibiotics and blood was taken for testing. 8/27 Turtle is showing no improvement, but is now being administered gruel via stomach tube. 8/30 Tubing continues, but very little change. 9/1 Turtle seems a little improved. Still being tube fed, but is starting to gain weight. 9/9 There has been little change in the last week. Still being tubed twice daily and not moving much. 9/21 The turtle is slightly stronger, but otherwise, unchanged. Continuing tubing. 10/1 Turtle died this morning. Will do necropsy later today.

frontal view of sea turtle named christine
Frontal view