Lettie

Species: Green sea turtle
(Chelonia mydas)

Arrival Date: January 26, 2018
Stranding Location: Ft. Pierce, FL

Initial Weight: 4.97 Ibs.
Current Weight: 4.97 Ibs.

Issue: Debilitated
Current Condition: Improving

ADMISSION NOTE:

Lettie is a juvenile green sea turtle that was found in Fort Pierce lethargic and emaciated, with algae covering its carapace and soft tissue. Bloodwork shows a high white cell count indicating a systemic infection. We will monitor Lettie closely and repeat bloodwork often as we treat with antibiotics. 

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:

03/22/2018 –  Lettie was released at Walton Rocks Beach on 3/20/18.

03/14/2018 –  Lettie has been taken off all antibiotics and will be tagged later this week.

03/09/2018 –

03/01/2018 –  Lettie’s white cell count remains slightly elevated. The current treamtent plan will continue.

02/23/2018 –

02/14/2018 –

02/07/2018 –  The white cell count is slowly decreasing. Treatment will be continued.

01/26/18 – New patient