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Franklin
Humanely Euthanized

Franklin

About Franklin
Humanely Euthanized

Species:

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM23-2649)

Franklin is a juvenile green found in Fort Pierce Inlet. Franklin will have a CT to check for internal tumors. Current treatment is antibiotics and supportive care.

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Arrival

Date

December 30, 2023

Stranding

Location

Fort Pierce, FL

Initial

Condition

FP

Admission

Weight

8.24 kg. / 18.13 lbs.

Current

Weight

7.92 kg. / 17.4 lbs.

Care & Progress

Feb 16, 2024
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Franklin was humanely euthanized after radigraphs revealed internal tumors.
Feb 09, 2024
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Feb 02, 2024
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Jan 26, 2024
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Still very emaciated.
Jan 19, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Jan 12, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
CT scan was clear.
Jan 05, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New Patient.
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