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Sadie Hawkins
Humanely Euthanized

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About Sadie Hawkins
Humanely Euthanized

Species:

Adult Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) (EI25-171)

Sadie Hawkins is an adult hawksbill transferred by Coastal Stewards at Gumbo Limbo. She was found entangled in fishing line. Coelomic cavity contains excess air and fluid causing buoyancy issues. Current treatment is antibiotics and coelomic taps two-three times a week.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

June 17, 2025

Stranding

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Initial

Condition

Entanglement

Admission

Weight

79 lbs. / 36 kg.

Current

Weight

79 lbs. / 36 kg.

Care & Progress

Aug 01, 2025
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Sadie’s oxygen levels began to decline on Tuesday. Elected humane euthanasia.
Jul 25, 2025
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Dr. Barron used endoscope to explore the wound. It appears the coelomic lining has detached from the bone but seems intact creating a pocket holding water. Due to the extent of the wound, Dr. Emily removed bone from the cranial aspect to allow access for wound debridement. Placed on wound vac through the weekend.
Jul 18, 2025
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Infection involves the coelomic lining and coelomic cavity. Bandages and wound vac have not been able to prevent water from entering the body cavities. The current treatment is wound vac therapy antibiotics.
Jul 11, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Jul 04, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Starting eating more regularly. Current treatment is antibiotics.
Jun 27, 2025
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Jun 20, 2025
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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