Bailey

Species: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)

Arrival Date: December 30, 2022
Stranding Location: Stuart, FL

Admission Weight: 6.7 lbs.
Current Weight: 6.7 lbs.

Initial Condition: Floating

Bailey is a juvenile found floating near Sandsprit Park in Stuart. Radiographs indicate gas present in the GI tract.

Good Condition
Fair Condition
Poor Condition

Patient requires continued treatment but is progressing well.

Minor adjustments have been made to the patient's treatment.

Patient is off all medications.

1/24/2023 - Bailey was released back to origin on 1/23/23.

1/20/2023 - No longer floating. Cleared for release. Waiting on FWC approval.

1/13/2023 - Treatment includes antibiotics. TPN and hetastarch have been discontinued.

12/30/2022 - New patient.