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Swiss
Released: 8-29-24

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About Swiss
Released: 8-29-24

Species:

Juvenile Green (Chelonia mydas) (CM24-764)

Swiss is a juvenile green caught off the Dania Pier. A hook was embedded in the left front flipper. Swiss was previously a patient at Zoo Miami for a hook embedded in the left flipper. Dr. Barron removed the hook. The right front flipper has severe osteomyelitis (bone infection). Treatment is antibiotics and routine radiographs.

Photo: Marisa Marulli

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

August 11, 2024

Stranding

Location

Dania Beach Pier, FL

Initial

Condition

Hook in left front flipper

Admission

Weight

4.78 kg. / 10.5 lbs.

Current

Weight

4.78 kg. / 10.5 lbs.

Care & Progress

Aug 30, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Swiss was successfully released on August 29, 2024.
Aug 23, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Aug 16, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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