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Andromeda
Released: 5-31-24

Andromeda - LHMC - Photographer Marisa Marulli

About Andromeda
Released: 5-31-24

Species:

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM24-66)

Andromeda is a juvenile green found near Palm Beach with a shark bite. The left front flipper will need to be amputated. Current treatment is antibiotics and wound care.

Photo: Marisa Marulli

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

April 17, 2024

Stranding

Location

Palm Beach, FL

Initial

Condition

Shark Bite Wounds

Admission

Weight

4.84 lbs. / 2.2 kg.

Current

Weight

4.9 lb. / 2.24 kg.

Care & Progress

May 31, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Andromeda was successfully released on May 31, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Adromeda has been cleared for release.
May 17, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 10, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 03, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 26, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Dr. Barron amputated the front left flipper.
Apr 19, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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