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Jerry
Deceased

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About Jerry
Deceased

Species:

Loggerhead (Caretta, caretta) (CC23)

Jerry is a sub-adult loggerhead found by Inwater Research Group. Jerry is very emaciated and anemic. Received blood transfusion at intake. Blood was donated by a loggerhead at Brevard Healing Sea Turtle Hospital. Current treatment is antibiotics, iron, and fluids.

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Arrival

Date

December 5, 2023

Stranding

Location

Port St. Lucie, FL

Initial

Condition

Chronic debilitation

Admission

Weight

34.8 kg., 76.56 lbs.

Current

Weight

36.9 kg., 81.18 lbs.

Care & Progress

Dec 29, 2023
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Jerry passed away unexpededly and is no longer with us.
Dec 22, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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