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Chicago
Released: 5-1-25

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About Chicago
Released: 5-1-25

Species:

Juvenile Green (Chelonia mydas) (CM25-84)

Chicago is a juvenile green sea turtle found in Vero Beach. Has a granuloma on front left flipper which was surgically removed. Current treatment is antibiotics and wound care.

Photo: Michael Dill Photography

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

February 26, 2025

Stranding

Location

Vero Beach, FL

Initial

Condition

Cold Stessed

Admission

Weight

3.96 lbs. / 1.8 kg.

Current

Weight

4.75 lbs. / 2.16 kg.

Care & Progress

May 02, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Chicago was successfully released on May 1, 2025.
Apr 25, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Chicago has been cleared for release.
Apr 18, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Chicago was previously part of the local cold stress group updates.
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