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Falafel
Released: 12-18-24

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About Falafel
Released: 12-18-24

Species:

Loggerhead (Caretta, caretta) (CC24-82)

Falafel is a subadult loggerhead found floating near the Jenson Beach causeway. Falafel had a front flipper amputation and a large hook located in the mouth. Dr. Barron removed the hook under sedation. The humerus is exposed and will need to be removed. However, Falafel’s bloodwork needs to improve before proceeding with surgery. Current treatment is antibiotics, iron and wound care.

Photo: Marisa Marulli

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

May 24, 2024

Stranding

Location

Jensen Beach, FL

Initial

Condition

Embedded hook

Admission

Weight

86.68 lbs. / 39.4 kg.

Current

Weight

98.78 lbs. / 44.9 kg.

Care & Progress

Dec 20, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Falafel was successfully released with a satellite tracker on December 18, 2024.
Dec 13, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Dec 06, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Nov 29, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Nov 22, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Nov 15, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Nov 08, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Nov 01, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Falafel received wound care, the site was debrided and caseous material was removed. Current treatment is antibiotics and wound care.
Oct 25, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Oct 18, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Oct 11, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Wound has started to constrict down. Falafel received wound care and the site was left uncovered this week. Current treatment is antibiotics and wound care.
Oct 04, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Dr. Barron surgically debrided the amputation site and placed a tie-over bandage this week. Current treatment is antibiotics and wound care.
Sep 27, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Amputation site cleaned and debrided. Current treatment is antibiotics and wound care.
Sep 20, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Sep 13, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Sep 06, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Aug 30, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Aug 23, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Amputation site has opened. Current treatment is antibiotics and wound care.
Aug 16, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Aug 09, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Aug 02, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Jul 26, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Falafel is no longer floating and has been eating regularly. Current treatment is antibiotics.
Jul 19, 2024
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Jul 12, 2024
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Falafel received a blood transfusion. Falafel has started eating. Current treatment is antibiotics.
Jul 05, 2024
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Jun 28, 2024
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Falafel has been very lethargic and not eating since surgery.
Jun 21, 2024
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Falafel has been very lethargic post-op. Falafel received a blood transfusion.
Jun 14, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Falafel had surgery to remove the humerus. Current treatment is antibiotics and wound care.
Jun 07, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 24, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.

Tracking

Tracking Location:

Stuart, Florida

Falafel is a sub-adult loggerhead turtle that was found stranded near the Jensen Beach causeway. Falafel had a front flipper amputation and a large hook located in the mouth. After being rehabilitated at LMC’s Sea Turtle Hospital, Falafel was given a clean bill of health and released from Stuart on December 18, 2024.

*All work was performed under Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission permit MTP-205. These maps do not constitute publication. All maps and data may not be used or referenced without expressed written consent from LMC.

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