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Joshua Tree

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About Joshua Tree

Species:

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM 23-2257)

Joshua Tree is a juvenile green from Boca Raton found floating and has a laceration on the plastron. Previous patient at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Treated for FP and a boat strike before release. Radiographs indicate GI gas present. Current treatment is antibiotics, enemas, GI motility medications, and wound care.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

September 7, 2023

Stranding

Location

Boca Raton, FL (Transfer)

Initial

Condition

Floating, FP

Admission

Weight

9.8 kg., 21.56 lbs.

Current

Weight

9.8 kg., 21.56 lbs.

Care & Progress

Sep 08, 2023
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Joshua Tree was Found unresponsive in the tank on Friday. Necropsy results were intestine perforation and kidney hemorrhage.
Sep 08, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
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