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Dwight

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About Dwight

Species:

Loggerhead (Caretta, caretta) (CC24-59)

Dwight is an adult male loggerhead found on Vero Beach. He was very anemic on intake so Dwight received a blood transfusion, tpn, fluids and antibiotics. Dwight is eating on his own now so TPN and fluids have been discontinued.

Photo: Marisa Marulli

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Arrival

Date

March 27, 2024

Stranding

Location

Vero Beach, FL

Initial

Condition

Debilitated

Admission

Weight

144.1 lbs. / 65.5 kg.

Current

Weight

133.54 lbs. / 60.7 kg.

Care & Progress

Apr 26, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 19, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Dwight is very thin and emaciated.
Apr 12, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 05, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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