Officer Green

Species: Green turtle (Chelonia mydas)
(CM 23-1969)

Arrival Date: August 28, 2023
Stranding Location: Tequesta, FL

Admission Weight: 3.4 kg., 7.48 lbs.
Current Weight: 3.92 kg., 8.6 lbs.

Initial Condition: Floating

Officer Green is a juvenile green found floating near Bridge Road. Radiographs indicated gas in the GI tract and a healing fracture(right humerus). Puncture wound on left flipper. Current treatment includes gut motility medication, antibiotics, 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:

9/22/2023 - Floating has resolved but there is a puncture wound under the right shoulder. Treatment includes wound care with medihoney and antibiotics.

9/15/2023 -

9/8/2023 -

9/1/2023 - New patient