Joshua Tree
Joshua tree
Species: Green turtle (Chelonia mydas)
(CM 23-2257)
Arrival Date: September 7, 2023
Stranding Location: Boca Raton, FL (Transfer)
Admission Weight: 9.8 kg., 21.56 lbs.
Current Weight: 9.8 kg., 21.56 lbs.
Initial Condition: Floating, FP
Joshua Tree is a juvenile green from Boca Raton found floating and has a laceration on the plastron. Previous patient at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Treated for FP and a boat strike before release. Radiographs indicate GI gas present. Current treatment is antibiotics, enemas, GI motility medications, and wound care.
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:
9/8/2023 - 
Joshua Tree was Found unresponsive in the tank on Friday. Necropsy results were intestine perforation and kidney hemorrhage.
9/8/2023 - 
New patient