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Danish
Deceased

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About Danish
Deceased

Species:

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM24-60)

Danish is a juvenile green that came from St. Lucie County with boat strike wounds. There is an area open to coelomic and the lung is exposed. Currently getting wound vac therapy, antibiotics, NSAIDs, and TPN.

Photo: Marisa Marulli

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

April 3, 2024

Stranding

Location

St. Lucie, FL

Initial

Condition

Boat Strike

Admission

Weight

7.76 kg. / 17.1 lbs.

Current

Weight

7.56 kg. / 16.6 lbs.

Care & Progress

Apr 19, 2024
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Danish died as a result of it's injuries on April 17, 2024.
Apr 12, 2024
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Danish is dry docked in the indoor ICU while on the wound vac.
Apr 05, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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