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Buster

Buster

About Buster

Species:

Juvenile Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM26-144)

Buster is a juvenile green sea turtle found at the Riviera Beach Energy Center with pinpoint punctures on L front flipper from an unknown cause (possibly a hook). CT showed they also have pneumonia. Buster is on antibiotics.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

April 11, 2026

Stranding

Location

Riviera Beach, FL

Initial

Condition

Pneumonia

Admission

Weight

2.6 kg. / 5.7 lbs.

Current

Weight

2.6 kg. / 5.7 lbs.

Care & Progress

Jun 19, 2026
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Jun 12, 2026
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Buster’s mass below the right lung has resolved, but they still have congestion in the lungs. They are on antibiotics.
Jun 05, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 29, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Buster's mass below the right lung has gotten considerably smaller. They are on antibiotics.
May 22, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 15, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 08, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Buster has a mass of unknown origin below the right lung. They are on antibiotics.
May 01, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 24, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 17, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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