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Officer Green
Released: 10-25-23

Officer Green

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.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

August 28, 2023

Stranding

Location

Tequesta, FL

Initial

Condition

Floating

Admission

Weight

3.4 kg., 7.48 lbs.

Current

Weight

4.28 kg., 9.42 lbs.

Care & Progress

Oct 27, 2023
Good
Off All Medications
Officer Green was successfully released on October 25, 2023.
Oct 20, 2023
Good
Requires 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
Good
Requires 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
Good
Requires 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
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Sep 01, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
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