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Emery

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About Emery

Species:

Juvenile Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM26-159)

Emery is a juvenile green sea turtle found in Riviera Beach with a hook in the right front flipper. Treatments include antibiotics and wound care.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

April 22, 2026

Stranding

Location

Riviera Beach, FL

Initial

Condition

Hook in flipper

Admission

Weight

2.3 kg./ 5.1 lbs.

Current

Weight

2.3 kg./ 5.1 lbs.

Care & Progress

Jun 19, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Jun 12, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Unfortunately, the humerus is continuing to deteriorate and that flipper will need to be amputated. They are on antibiotics and pain medication.
Jun 05, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 29, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Emery has a flipper fracture because of the hook and the distal tip has been removed due to necrosis. Treatments include antibiotics and wound care.
May 22, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 15, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 08, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 01, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 24, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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