Baymax
About Baymax
Species:
Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta, caretta)
Baymax is an adult, female loggerhead sea turtle patient that was recovered on May 22, 2022 from the St. Lucie Power Plant canal with a severely injured left front flipper, presumed to be caused by a shark bite. After receiving initial care, which included the amputation of its left front flipper at Zoo Miami, the turtle was transferred to LMC for continued care. Infection is evident in the amputation site stump and will be surgically addressed as soon as possible. There is evidence of inflammation and possibly infection in the joints of the right front flipper. This is being managed by regional limb perfusion (RLP) with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications.