Brian
Humanely Euthanized
About Brian
Humanely Euthanized
Species:
Juvenile Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM26-66)
Brian is a juvenile green sea turtle found floating in Jupiter near U-Tiki. Brian has a severe boat strike wound with multiple fractures to the cranial carapace and upper beak. Current treatment is wound vac therapy, supportive care, and antibiotics.
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Apr 17, 2026
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Unfortunately, Brian’s condition continued to decline. Elected humane euthanasia.
Apr 10, 2026
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Apr 03, 2026
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Mar 27, 2026
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
The carapace seems to be healing well, but, unfortunately a large portion of the upper beak has detached because of the fracture. It is unlikely the beak will grow back, and they cannot be released without it. Brian’s prognosis is grave at this point.
Mar 20, 2026
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Brian's wound was debrided on 3/20, and had healthy tissue underneath. Current treatments include antiparasitic medication, wound care, and antibiotics.
Mar 13, 2026
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Mar 06, 2026
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Current treatments include antiparasitic medication. for Caryospora (GI parasites), wound care, and antibiotics.
Feb 27, 2026
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Feb 20, 2026
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Wound vac therapy has been discontinued. Brian started eating!
Feb 13, 2026
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
New patient.