Molly

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)

(ST0549)

Age Class Subadult
Gender Unknown
Date Stranded July 2, 2005
Location of Stranding Point o' Rocks, Sarasota
Date of Arrival July 2, 2005
Number of Days of Care 5 days

Final Disposition

Euthanized on July 7, 2005 due to severe peritonitis

This turtle was found floating off Point o' Rocks.  It had been struck by a boat.  It was transported to the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital.  It had a severely damaged front flipper, damaged skull, and damaged plastron.  It was treated for shock, a portion of the front flipper was amputated, and was started on antibiotics and fluids.  Prognosis is guarded, but will observe closely. 7/7 Turtle has developed severe peritonitis from wound penetrating the plastron.  Chance of survival is zero and turtle is to be euthanized.

 

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