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Joe
Humanely Euthanized

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About Joe
Humanely Euthanized

Species:

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM23-2412)

Joe is a juvenile green found entanglement in Fort Piece. Rear flipper has an entanglement injury. Current treatment is antibiotics and fluids. CT scan was clear and no internal tumors were detected.

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Arrival

Date

October 13, 2023

Stranding

Location

Fort Pierce, FL

Initial

Condition

FP, Floating

Admission

Weight

9.6 kg., 21.1 lbs.

Current

Weight

9.6 kg., 21.1 lbs.

Care & Progress

Oct 27, 2023
Poor
Off All Medications
A further Ct scan indicated internal tumors. Elected humane euthanasia.
Oct 20, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient
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