6/27/15 Turtle was brought in by spearfisherman who accidently shot her with spear gun. Veterinary staff surgincally removed spear on the same day. Turtle is taking food when prompted.

7/14/15 Turtle eating food when prompted. Still in critical condition.

10/30/2015  Turtle occasionally eats on her own but is not consistent.  Antibiotics have been resumed. 

12/04/2015  Longshot was moved to larger, deeper tank for evaluation.  Turtle is still being stick-fed for most feeds; continuing to work on forage feeding. 

2/05/2016  Appetite has improved and eats well with some foraging, but is still stick-fed also.

4/25/2016  Longshot was moved back into a smaller tank due to maintence of the larger tanks.  She is not improving in her foraging capabilities and will most likely be deemed non-releasable unless she starts to forage for food on her own. 

06/17/2016  Due to Longshot's inability to forage, animal is deemed medically non-releasable.

07/16/2016  Because of Longshot's deteriorating condition and severe decline in appetite, animal was humanely euthanized.