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Biggie
Released: 3-22-24

Biggie

About Biggie
Released: 3-22-24

Species:

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM24)

Biggie is from Vero Beach and was found with line coming out of his mouth and FP tumors. Biggie swallowed the line prior to presentation. Treatment includes antibiotics and monitoring for line ingestion complications.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

February 16, 2024

Stranding

Location

Vero Beach, FL

Initial

Condition

Line ingestion, FP

Admission

Weight

50 lbs. / 22.3 kg.

Current

Weight

50 lbs. / 22.3 kg.

Care & Progress

Mar 22, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Biggie was successfully released on March 22, 2024.
Mar 15, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Mar 08, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Mar 01, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Feb 23, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
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