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Angus
Released: 10-16-24

Loggerhead Marinelife Center

About Angus
Released: 10-16-24

Species:

Green (Chelonia mydas) (CM24-422)

Angus is a juvenile green found entangled in South Bay, Sebastian Inlet. Angus was transferred from Brevard Zoo. Angus was not eating so an esophagostomy tube was placed for submental feedings. Angus has started eating since arrival. If Angus continues to eat, the esophagostomy tube will be removed. Current is antibiotics.

Photo: Marisa Marulli

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

July 29, 2024

Stranding

Location

Sebastian Inlet, FL

Initial

Condition

Entanglement, FP

Admission

Weight

7.47 kg. / 16.4 lbs.

Current

Weight

7.72 kg. / 16.98 lbs.

Care & Progress

Oct 18, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Angus was successfully released on October 16, 2024.
Oct 11, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Angus has been cleared for release.
Oct 04, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Sep 27, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Angus needs to heal from surgery. Current treatment is antibiotics.
Sep 20, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Sep 13, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Sep 06, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Angus had another tumor removal surgery. Current is antibiotics.
Aug 30, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Aug 23, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Angus needs another tumor removal surgery. Current treatment is antibiotics.
Aug 16, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Aug 09, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Angus has been eating so esophagostomy was removed. Angus had surgery to remove tumors from neck and eyes. Current is antibiotics.
Aug 02, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Transfered patient.
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