04/03/2022  Uncle Johnny is a subadult loggerhead sea turtle patient that was unintentionally hooked at the Juno Beach Pier. The turtle arrived at Loggerhead Marine Life Center with a hook in its esophagus and two external hooks in its right front flipper. Uncle Johnny will receive treatment and be closely monitored by hospital staff with routine diagnostics.

04/10/2022  Uncle Johnny was trasferred to Mote for continued rehabilitation.  He is active and eating well.  He is anemic, so will be started on iron supplementation.

04/16/2022  Uncle Johnny continues to do well.  His diet is being increased daily.

05/07/2022  Uncle Johnny refuses to eat squid, but is eating all shrimp and capelin offered.  He is still rather slow moving and has a head tilt.  He was given an anti-parasitic in case that is causing the slight neurologic symptoms.

06/10/2022  Uncle Johnny is much more active and alert.  He is eating well and blood parameters are improving.

07/06/2022  Uncle Johnny and Sweet Reese were released by Mote staff and interns at Avalon State Park in Fort Pierece, FL.