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Yiannis
Released: 5-20-24

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About Yiannis
Released: 5-20-24

Species:

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM24-75) (CM23-2369)

Yiannis is a juvenile green found by Inwater Research Group with a hook embedded in the flipper. Yiannis was previously found in September 2023 floating and unable to dive. Yiannis was sedated and the hook was removed with local anesthetic. Current treatment is wound care and antibiotics.

9-26-2023
Yiannis is a large juvenile green found floating in Port St. Lucie by the Inwater Research Group. Radiographs indicate gas in the GI tract. Current treatment includes fluids, TPN, and antibiotics.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

May 14, 2024

Stranding

Location

Port St. Lucie, FL

Initial

Condition

Entanglement, FP

Admission

Weight

56.36 lbs. / 25.62 kg.

Current

Weight

56.36 lbs. / 25.62 kg.

Care & Progress

May 24, 2024
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Yiannis was successfully released.
May 17, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Oct 23, 2023
Good
Off All Medications
Yiannis was successfully released on Monday, October 23.
Oct 13, 2023
Fair
Minor Adjustments Made
Oct 06, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Discontinued TPN, and fluids.
Sep 29, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient
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