Giraffe
Released: 4-16-25
About Giraffe
Released: 4-16-25
Species:
Loggerhead (Caretta, caretta) (CC25-37)
Giraffe is a subadult loggerhead found by Inwater Research Group with predator bite wounds and debilitated. Flipper has deep puncture wounds. Poor prognosis. Current treatment is antibiotics and wound care. Photo: Marisa Marulli
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Apr 18, 2025
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Giraffe was successfully released from Juno Beach on April 16, 2025.
Apr 11, 2025
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Giraffe has been cleared for release.
Apr 04, 2025
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Mar 28, 2025
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Mar 21, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Mar 14, 2025
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Mar 07, 2025
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Had CT scan at Jupiter Medical to evaluate the front flippers. CTscan still needs to be reviewed. Current treatment is antibiotics and wound care.
Feb 28, 2025
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Feb 21, 2025
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Took updated flipper radiographs. Flipper has deep puncture wounds. Poor prognosis. Current treatment is antibiotics and wound care.
Feb 14, 2025
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Feb 07, 2025
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
New patient.