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Chica
Released: 2-4-26

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About Chica
Released: 2-4-26

Species:

Juvenile Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM25-1702)

Chica is a juvenile green sea turtle found by Inwater Research group. Large fp tumor in inguinal area. Current treatment is antibiotics.

Photo © Tyler Dawson Photography

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

December 26, 2025

Stranding

Location

Port St Lucie, FL

Initial

Condition

FP

Admission

Weight

12.1 lbs. / 5.5 kg.

Current

Weight

12.1 lbs. / 5.5 kg.

Care & Progress

Feb 06, 2026
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Chica was successfully released on February 4, 2026.
Jan 30, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Incision is healing well. Sutures were removed. There is one area of concern. Current treatment is antibiotics and wound care.
Jan 23, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Jan 16, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Incision is healing well. Current treatment is antibiotics and wound care.
Jan 09, 2026
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Had surgery to remove the Fp tumor. The tumor was very involved in the femur. Dr. Emily amputated the rear flipper. Current treatment is antibiotics and wound care.
Jan 02, 2026
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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