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Dilly-Dally
Released: 6-4-25

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About Dilly-Dally
Released: 6-4-25

Species:

Loggerhead (Caretta, caretta) (CC25-39)

Dilly-dally is a sub-adult loggerhead found by Inwater Research Group with predator bite wounds and debilitated. Current treatment is antibiotics and wound care.

Photo: Marisa Marulli

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

January 23, 2025

Stranding

Location

Port St. Lucie, FL

Initial

Condition

Predator Attack

Admission

Weight

154 lbs. / 70 kg.

Current

Weight

156.64 lbs./ 71.2 kg.

Care & Progress

Jun 06, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Dilly Dally was successfully released on June 4, 2025.
May 30, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Dilly Dally has been cleared for release.
May 23, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 16, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 09, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
The incision was contracting down and healing well.
May 02, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 25, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 18, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
The ventral aspect of the incision has opened. Dr. Barron applied a tieover bandage to cover the area and hold honey in place. Current treatment is antibiotics, pain medications and bi-weekly wound care with debridement.
Apr 11, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 04, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Mar 28, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Mar 21, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Mar 14, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Incision is healing but beginning to dehisced. Current treatment is antibiotics and weekly wound care.
Mar 07, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Feb 28, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Feb 21, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Feb 14, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Dr. Barron amputated the right front flipper. Current treatment is antibiotics and wound care.
Feb 07, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Jan 31, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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