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CC25-289
Humanely Euthanized

DSC_8364 (cc-25-289)

About CC25-289
Humanely Euthanized

Species:

Subadult Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) (CC25-289)

CC25-289 is a subadult loggerhead sea turtle found floating in the Fort Pierce Inlet. Injury to the front right flipper that has caused lameness. Scheduled for a CT scan tomorrow. Current treatment is antibiotics and pain medications.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

July 16, 2025

Stranding

Location

Fort Pierce, FL

Initial

Condition

Floating, lame front flipper

Admission

Weight

37.85 kg. / 83.27 lbs.

Current

Weight

37.85 kg. / 83.27 lbs.

Care & Progress

Jul 25, 2025
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
We were unable to prevent free air from entering the body cavity. Patient began to decline. Elected humane euthanasia due to poor quality of life.
Jul 18, 2025
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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