Officer Green
Released: 10-25-23
About Officer Green
Released: 10-25-23
Species:
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM 23-1969)
Officer Green was found floating by Palm Beach police in Jupiter Inlet near Bridge Road. Officer Green had a PIT tag. Previously treated at
Volusia Marine Science Center for a boat strike.
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Oct 27, 2023
GoodOff All Medications
Officer Green was successfully released on October 25, 2023.
Oct 20, 2023
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Floating has resolved. There is a puncture wound under the right shoulder. Plastron fracture is packed with antibiotic beads and covered with a suture seal. Culture results are pending.Treatment includes wound care and antibiotics.
Oct 06, 2023
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Plastron fracture is packed with antibiotic beads and covered with a suture seal. Culture results are pending. Treatment includes wound care and antibiotics.
Sep 22, 2023
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Floating has resolved but there is a puncture wound under the right shoulder. Treatment includes wound care with medihoney and antibiotics.
Sep 08, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Sep 01, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
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