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Age Class | Subadult |
Gender | Unknown |
Date Stranded | June 16, 2020 |
Location of Stranding | Marine Max boat basin on City Island, FL |
Date of Arrival | June 16, 2020 |
Number of Days of Care | 180 days |
12/13/2020 Leo was released back into the ocean off of Casey Key in Sarasota, FL!
06/16/2020 Leo was found floating along the seawall in front of Marine Max nextdoor to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium here on City Island. Leo was brought to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital for rehabilitation. Leo started eating right away which is always a good sign in rehabilitating wildlife!
06/17/2020 Leo had blood drawn, radiographs (X-rays) taken, and was given fluids. Leo continues to eat well.
07/09/2020 Leo continues to do well. Leo was moved up to the front row of rehabilitation pools to get some natural sunlight.
08/03/2020 Leo was examined again today, continues to do well but still needs more time to finish healing.
08/17/2020 Leo has been put on an oral antibiotic to aid in the healing process. Leo's front left flipper nub is still healing well and is putting on weight.
08/26/2020 Leo was moved into one of the Dolphin & Whale Hospital pools for more room while healing continues.
09/21/2020 Leo continues to do very well in the Dolphin & Whale Hospital rehabilitation pool. Leo is still on antibiotics but will have an exam soon to reassess.
09/25/2020 Leo was taken off antibiotics! Leo's bloodwork has to stay normal through the next exam to be considered for release.
10/09/2020 Leo is still doing great.
10/12/2020 Leo's is back on an oral antibiotic. Leo continues to do well, just needs extra help battling this infection.
11/09/2020 Leo was moved down back into a sea turtle hospital rehabilitation pool for easier access as he is still on antibiotics and we will be doing more diagnostics.
12/11/2020 Leo recieved a round of deworming and has been medically cleared for release.
12/13/2020 Leo was released off of Casey Key in Sarasota, FL!