Petunia

Petunia

Petunia

 

Species: Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta)
(CC23-38)

Arrival Date: May 6, 2023
Stranding Location: Port St. Lucie, FL

Admission Weight: 85.5 lbs.
Current Weight:

Initial Condition: External flipper lacerations

Petunia is a subadult loggerhead sea turtle that was rescued by biologists at Inwater Research Group in St. Lucie County. There is a laceration on the shoulder. Current treatment includes antibiotics and wound care. Cleared for release by Dr. Barron.Pending FWC approval.

PROGRESS KEY:

Sea_turtle_icon(green) Good Condition
Sea_turtle_icon(yellow)Fair Condition
Sea_turtle_icon(red)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:

5/26/2023 - Sea_turtle_icon(green)Petunia was successfully released on May 22nd.

5/19/2023 - Sea_turtle_icon(green)Cleared for release by Dr. Barron.Pending FWC approval.

5/12/2023 - Sea_turtle_icon(green)New patient.