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Janel
Released: 7-10-24

Janel004-1

About Janel
Released: 7-10-24

Species:

Loggerhead (Caretta, caretta) (CC24-78)

Janel is subadult loggerhead found by Inwater Research Group with a flipper laceration. Dr. Barron amputated the flipper just below the elbow joint. Current treatment is wound care and antibiotics.

Photo: Marisa Marulli

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

May 18, 2024

Stranding

Location

St. Lucie, FL

Initial

Condition

Flipper laceration

Admission

Weight

125.4 lbs. / 57.0 kg.

Current

Weight

118.3 lbs. / 53.76 kg.

Care & Progress

Jul 12, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Janel was successfully released on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
Jul 05, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Jun 28, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Jun 21, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Jun 14, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Jun 07, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 31, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 24, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
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