Parkland

Parkland
Species: Green sea turtle
(Chelonia mydas)
Arrival Date: April 4, 2018
Stranding Location: Juno Beach, FL
Initial Weight: 4.71 Ibs.
Current Weight: 5.54 Ibs.
Issue: Fishhook ingestion
Current Condition: Released
ADMISSION NOTE:
Parkland is a juvenile green sea turtle that was hooked by a recreational fisherman at the Juno Beach Pier. Radiographs revealed a large J hook in the lower esophagus that will require surgery to be removed. The surgery is schedule to take place in the near future.
PROGRESS KEY:
This turtle is progressing well and responding to therapy as desired.
PROGRESS NOTES:
08/29/2018 –
08/22/2018 –
08/16/2018 –
08/10/2018 –
07/29/2018 –
07/18/2018 –
07/11/2018 –
07/04/2018 –
06/27/2018 –
06/20/2018 –
06/13/2018 –
06/07/2018 –
05/30/2018 –
05/24/2018 –
05/16/2018 –
05/10/2018 –
05/02/2018 –
04/26/2018 –
04/20/18 –
04/11/18 –
04/06/18 – New patient