Nacho

Nacho
Species: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Arrival Date: November 26, 2019
Stranding Location: Jupiter, FL
Initial Weight: 9.9 lbs.
Current Weight: 9.5 lbs.
Issue: Buoyancy issue, Infection
Nacho is a juvenile green sea turtle patient that was found floating in the Intracoastal Waterway. After contacting our stranding hotline, boaters were able to capture the turtle and take it to land where LMC hospital staff picked it up. The turtle has old healed wounds from an unknown cause on the carapace. Upon arrival to the hospital, bloodwork and radiographs were performed. Radiographs showed a large amount of gas in the intestines, causing the buoyancy issue. Bloodwork showed signs of an infection. Nacho will be monitored closely as the intestinal infection is treated with antibiotics.
PROGRESS KEY:
This turtle is progressing well and responding to therapy as desired.
PROGRESS NOTES:
03/5/2020 - Nacho was released on March 5 from Coral Cove Park!
02/27/2020 -
02/20/2020 -
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01/30/2020 -
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12/26/2019 -
12/19/2019 -
12/12/2019 -
12/05/2019 -
11/26/2019 - New Patient