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Sam
Released: 11-10-23

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About Sam
Released: 11-10-23

Species:

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM23-2414)

Sam was found floating off Jensen Beach. Radiographs indicate GI gas. Current treatment is antibiotics, gut motility medications, and weight therapy.

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Arrival

Date

October 15, 2023

Stranding

Location

Jensen Beach, FL

Initial

Condition

Floating

Admission

Weight

20.53 kg., 45.19 lbs.

Current

Weight

20.68 kg., 45.49 lbs.

Care & Progress

Nov 17, 2023
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Sam was successfully released on Monday, November 10, 2023.
Nov 10, 2023
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Sam has been cleared for release.
Nov 03, 2023
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
There is still gas present on radiographs.
Oct 27, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
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