Matcha

Species: Green (Chelonia mydas)
(CM 23-100)

Arrival Date: July 3, 2023
Stranding Location: Deerfield Beach Pier, FL

Admission Weight: 1.94 kg., 32.1 lbs.
Current Weight: 1.94 kg., 32.1 lbs.

Initial Condition: Hook ingestion

Matcha is a juvenile green that was caught at Deerfield Beach Pier. The hook was located in the upper jaw and palate. Dr. Barron was able to remove the hook with sedation.

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.

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

7/7/2023 - New patient.