Dash

Species: Green sea turtle
(Chelonia mydas)

Arrival Date: October 7, 2018
Stranding Location: Jensen Beach, FL

Initial Weight:  Ibs.
Current Weight:  Ibs.

Issue: Fishhook
Current Condition: New patient

ADMISSION NOTE:

Dash is a juvenile green sea turtle that was hooked in the mouth by a recreational fisherman in Jensen Beach. The hook was removed upon arrival and radiographs revealed no other hooks internally. The turtle had no lasting damage from the hook.

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:

10/17/2018 -  Dash was released on 10/15.

10/07/18 - New patient - The fishhook was removed