Ohana

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)

(ST 0666)

Age Class	Adult
Gender	Male
Date Stranded	August 24, 2006
Location of Stranding	Near Sailing Squadron, Sarasota Bay
Date of Arrival	August 24, 2006
Number of Days of Care	14 days

Final Disposition

Died September 7, 2006

Turtle on arrival.

8/25 Turtle was found floating in Sarasota Bay by Mote staff. It was brought to the Hospital for treatment. It appears to be affected by red tide toxicosis and possibly blood parasites. Treatment has been initiated. 8/28 Doing slightly better, but very weak. 8/30 Turtle is poorly responsive and very weak. Unable to raise its head. 8/31 Turtle seems slightly more responsive today. Test yesterday indicated that this turtle is definitely affected by red tide toxicosis. 9/3 Turtle is more responsive and stronger. GI tract is now working and is receiving herring gruel via stomach tube. 9/6 Turtle is much weaker today and less responsive. 9/7 Turtle died during the night. Necropsy is planned tomorrow.