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James
Released: 1-14-25

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About James
Released: 1-14-25

Species:

Juvenile Green (Chelonia mydas) (CM24-1208)

James is a juvenile green found in Vero beach, FL with boat strike and shark bite wounds. Current treatment is wound care, antibiotics, and tube feeding.

Photo: Marisa Marulli

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

November 26, 2024

Stranding

Location

Vero Beach, FL

Initial

Condition

Boat Strike

Admission

Weight

5.1 lbs. / 2.3 kg.

Current

Weight

5.1 lbs. / 2.3 kg.

Care & Progress

Jan 17, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
James was released on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
Jan 10, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
James has been cleared for release.
Jan 03, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Dec 27, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Wounds have healed expect one deep area that is open to the body cavity. Current treatment is wound care and antibiotics.
Dec 20, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Dec 13, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Tube feeding was discontinued. Current treatment is wound care and antibiotics.
Dec 06, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Nov 29, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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