Coral
Coral
Species: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Arrival Date: September 11, 2022
Stranding Location: Fort Pierce Inlet, FL
Admission Weight: 17.3 lbs.
Current Weight:
Initial Condition: Neurologic disease, Pneumonia, Fibropapillomatosis
Coral is a juvenile green sea turtle that was found floating in the surf in the Fort Pierce Inlet. The turtle is displaying neurological abnormalities which may indicate a problem in the brain. Pneumonia appears to be a secondary complication. Coral also has fibropapillomatosis, which are cancerous growths caused by a virus. Coral was named by the kind people who rescued her.
PROGRESS KEY:
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.
PROGRESS NOTES:
10/12/2022 - 
- Coral was successfully released back in Fort Pierce Inlet.
10/6/2022 - - Coral has received PIT tag and flipper tags in preparation for release.
9/27/2022 - 
- After resolution of the neurologic signs and pneumonia, Coral’s tumors were removed with a CO2 laser (2 from the left front flipper, 1 from the left hind flipper, and 1 from the left eye). Once these surgical sites have healed, Coral can be released.
9/14/2022 - 
New patient.