Howard

Howard
Species: Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
Arrival Date: March 13, 2019
Stranding Location: Jensen Beach, FL
Initial Weight: 166.9 lbs.
Current Weight: 171.6 lbs.
Issue: Unintentional Boat Strike
Howard is available for adoption but has been released to his ocean home! All adoptive parents can track Howard!
Howard is an adult male loggerhead that was found near Ft. Pierce with an unintentional boat strike injury to one rear flipper, to its tail, and to its marginal carapace. The turtle had lost considerable blood and was very anemic upon arrival. The wounds that appeared to be 7-10 days old were cleaned and several bleeding vessels were ligated to stop the bleeding. A pressure bandage was placed on the lower left rear flipper to reduce any more bleeding. The turtle is being monitored closely in case a blood transfusion becomes necessary. The turtle has been started on antibiotics and fluids.
PROGRESS KEY:
This turtle is progressing well and responding to therapy as desired.
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03/14/2019 - New patient