Krackle

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)

(ST 0658)

Age Class Subadult
Gender Unknown
Date Stranded August 13, 2006
Location of Stranding Anna Maria Sound
Date of Arrival August 13, 2006
Number of Days of Care 3 days

Final Disposition

Died on August 17, 2006

8/14 Turtle was found floating in Anna Maria Sound, near Catcher's Marina, Holmes Beach.  Turtle has one of the worst load of barnacles we have ever seen.  Turtle is extremely lethargic, anemic, extremely emaciated, probably having been sick for nearly one year!  Antibiotics, fluids, and other supportive care have been started. 8/17 Turtle's anemia got progressively worse and then it died today, not unexpectedly.  Necropsy will be performed.

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