Citrus
Citrus

Species: Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta)
Arrival Date: December 3, 2019
Stranding Location: Jensen Beach, FL
Initial Weight: 171.08 lbs.
Current Weight: 194.4 lbs.
Issue: Chronic Debilitation
Citrus is an adult female loggerhead sea turtle patient that was found at FPL’s St. Lucie site. The patient’s bloodwork on arrival indicates anemia and overall poor health due to chronic debilitation. Citrus is underweight, and radiographs revealed an intestinal impaction with a large amount of crab shells. The turtle is receiving fluids and antibiotics, and will be closely monitored by hospital staff with routine bloodwork as she’s being treated.
Citrus is named in honor of Lilly Pulitzer, the iconic American resort wear fashion powerhouse born in Palm Beach. On Saturday, December 28, Lilly Pulitzer invited guests to the highly anticipated Beach Bash Palm Beach with this year’s theme, Squeeze the Day, to benefit the Sea Turtle Hospital at Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Saving sea turtles never looked so good! Now in its 14th year, philanthropic influencers descended upon The Beach Club on the island which made Lilly Pulitzer an iconic resort wear brand. More than 60 years ago, Pulitzer radically transformed from her citrus juice stand to the fashion scene, and her colorful punch on Worth Avenue is still noted today! “Squeeze the Day” honors Lilly Pulitzer’s Palm Beach beginnings, optimistic approach to life and love for the Palm Beaches.

PROGRESS KEY:
This turtle is progressing well and responding to therapy as desired.
PROGRESS NOTES:
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12/03/2019 - New Patient