Randy

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)

( ST11031)

Age Class	Subadult
Gender	Male
Date Stranded	April 10, 2011
Location of Stranding	Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County
Date of Arrival	April 10, 2011
Number of Days of Care	996 days

Final Disposition

Released 8/2 from Florida's east coast

4/4 Randy was found floating in a grassy area near a seawall. The turtle is emaciated and covered in barnacles and weighed in at just 140 pounds. After receiving fluids, the turtle was placed in a large tank and did fine in the water. The turtle was also offered food, which was eaten in minutes. 4/25 Randy continues to eat well and is receiving medication to remove parasites in his digestive tract. 5/18 Randy has gained several pounds and continues to get stronger daily. 6/2 Randy has continued to gain weight and get stronger. 6/13 Randy continues to eat like a monster and is getting stronger daily. 7/31 This turtle has been approved for release and will be transported back to the east caost for release later this week. 8/2 The turtle was released from the east coast of Florida today!