Cowabunga
Cowabunga
Species: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
(CM23-40)
Arrival Date: May 11, 2023
Stranding Location: Lantana, FL
Admission Weight: 6.6 lbs.
Current Weight: 6.6 lbs.
Initial Condition: Hook, monofilament ingestion
Cowabunga is a juvenile green found in Lantana. Cowabunga had a fishing hook embedded in shoulder and ingested line. Dr. Barron was able to remove the hook with light sedation but was unable to remove all the line. Current treatment includes antibiotics and monitor fecal matter for the line.
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:
5/12/2023 - 
New patient.