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Buckbeak
Released: 11-14-25

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About Buckbeak
Released: 11-14-25

Species:

Juvenile Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM25-1537)

Buckbeak is a juvenile green sea turtle found floating by Inwater Research Group in St. Lucie. Radiographs indicate GI gas. Current treatments include antibiotics and GI motility medications.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

October 18, 2025

Stranding

Location

Port St Lucie, FL

Initial

Condition

Floating

Admission

Weight

36.96 lbs. / 16.8 kg.

Current

Weight

Care & Progress

Nov 21, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Buckbeak was successfully released on November 14, 2025.
Nov 14, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Buckbeak has been cleared for release.
Nov 07, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Oct 31, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Buckbeak has been flat on the bottom of the tank, so GI medications have been discontinued. Buckbeak had surgery to remove eye tumors. Current treatments include antibiotics.
Oct 24, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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