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Filbert

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About Filbert

Species:

Juvenile Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM26-171)

Filbert is a juvenile green ea turtle found in Jensen Beach with FP and an old entanglement scar on left front flipper. Once Filbert is stable, FP-removal surgery will be scheduled.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

May 28, 2026

Stranding

Location

Jensen Beach, FL

Initial

Condition

FP

Admission

Weight

11 kg. / 24 lbs.

Current

Weight

11 kg. / 24 lbs.

Care & Progress

Jun 19, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Filbert received surgery last week. Treatments include antibiotics and TPN. Filbert is still not eating.
Jun 12, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
We performed a contrast study on Filbert and their intestines do not look normal. We plan do surgery on Monday. Treatments include antibiotics and TPN.
Jun 05, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Filbert has defecated a total of 65.5 inches of line so far.
May 29, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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