Edamame

Species: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
CM 23-75

Arrival Date: June 22, 2023
Stranding Location: Pompano Beach, FL

Admission Weight: 14.58 kg., 32.1 lbs.
Current Weight: 14.58 kg., 32.1 lbs.

Initial Condition: Hook ingestion

Edamame is a juvenile green that was caught at Pompano Beach. Radiographs indicated 3 hooks present in the esophagus. Dr. Barron removed the hooks surgically with the endoscope and the forceps.

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:

7/14/2023 - Edamame was successfully released on July 10, 2023.

7/7/2023 - Edamame has been cleared for release.

6/30/2023 - New patient.