Brother Kenny

Species: Loggerhead Sea Turtle
(Caretta caretta)

Arrival Date: August 17, 2017
Stranding Location: St. Lucie, FL

Initial Weight: 81.6 lbs.
Current Weight: 96.05 lbs.

Issue: Chronic Debilitation
Current Condition: New Arrival

 

ADMISSION NOTE:

Brother Kenny is a sub-adult loggerhead that was found in the St. Lucie Power Plant Intake Canal. the initial blood-work showed anemia, hypoglycemia and overall poor health due to starvation. Hospital staff administered fluids, antibiotics, and iron. The turtle was put into freshwater to remove the barnacles and other epibiota that covered the turtle’s body. We will continue to monitor blood-work closely as we treat Brother Kenny.

PROGRESS KEY:

 This turtle is progressing well and responding to therapy as desired.

There is a minor issue that we are working to resolve.

More details to follow.

PROGRESS NOTES:

01/03/2018 –  Released on Dec. 28.

12/27/2017 –  Brother Kenny is set for release tomorrow!

12/20/2017 –  The Turtle has been cleared for release!

12/13/2017 –

12/07/2017 –

11/29/2017 –  Brother Kenny’s white cell count is within normal limits. The turtle has been taken off all medications. We are waiting for the turtle’s anemia to completely resolve before the turtle will be ready for release.

11/22/2017 –  Brother Kenny will be tagged this week.

11/15/2017 –

11/08/2017 –

11/01/2017 –

10/19/2017 – 

10/04/2017 – 

09/27/2017 –  Brother Kenny’s anemia is resolving and has been started on anti-parasitic treatment.

09/17/2017 – Our patients have returned home! We are so thankful for the Georgia Aquarium for taking in our patients during this storm.

09/07/2017 – All of our sea turtle patients have evacuated to the Georgia Aquarium due to Hurricane Irma. They will remain there with a member of our staff until it is safe to return. For all of our preparation for Hurricane Irma visit HERE.

08/31/2017 –  Brother Kenny is responding well to treatment and eating great. This turtle has been gaining weight.

08/23/2017 – Brother Kenny is now in sea water.

08/17/2017 – Brother Kenny is a sub-adult loggerhead that was found in the St. Lucie Power Plant Intake Canal. the initial blood-work showed anemia, hypoglycemia and overall poor health due to starvation.