Moose
Released: 11-26-24
About Moose
Released: 11-26-24
Species:
Loggerhead (Caretta, caretta) (CC24-1037)
Moose is a subadult loggerhead sea turtle found by Inwater Research Group with a boat strike. Dr. Barron surgically repaired the caudal carapace with screws, wire and a bone plate. Current treatment is pain medication and antibiotics. Photo: Marisa Marulli
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Nov 29, 2024
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Moose was successfully released on November 26, 2024.
Nov 22, 2024
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Moose has been cleared for release.
Nov 15, 2024
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Bone plates and screws were removed. Shell has stabilized. Monitoring patient to see how she does without the bone plates. Current treatment is wound care and antibiotics.
Nov 08, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Nov 01, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Oct 25, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Oct 18, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Oct 11, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
There is still alot of movement with the fractured carapace pieces, so Dr. Barron added more bone plates with epoxy. Current treatment is wound care and antibiotics.
Oct 04, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Sep 27, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Sep 20, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Sep 13, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Sep 06, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
New patient.