Swim Shady
Released: 11-3-25
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About Swim Shady
Released: 11-3-25
Species:
Subadult Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) (CC25-858)
Swim Shady is an adult female loggerhead sea turtle found by Inwater Research Group in Port St Lucie, Florida, with a caudal boat strike. Scheduled for a CT scan next week. She is anemic, and her treatment includes antibiotics and supportive care. Photo by Marisa Marulli.
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Nov 07, 2025
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Swim Shady was successfully released on November 3, 2025.
Oct 31, 2025
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Swim Shady has been cleared for release on Monday, November 3.
Oct 24, 2025
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Swim Shady has a few areas that need to heal.
Oct 17, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Oct 10, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Oct 03, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
The surgery site is healing well. Current treatment includes antibiotics and supportive care.
Sep 26, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Swim Shady had surgery to remove the loose carapace piece. Current treatment includes antibiotics and supportive care.
Sep 19, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Anemia has resolved. Scheduled for surgery next week. Current treatment includes antibiotics and supportive care.
Sep 12, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Anemia is improving. Current treatment includes antibiotics and supportive care.
Sep 05, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Aug 29, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
She will need surgery to remove the loose piece of carapace. Amenia needs to improve before surgery. Current treatment includes antibiotics and supportive care.
Aug 22, 2025
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
New patient.