Tyke
TYKE

Species: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Arrival Date: May 17, 2021
Stranding Location: Juno Beach, FL
Initial Weight: .92 lbs.
Current Weight: .95 lbs.
Issue: Trauma
Tyke is a juvenile green sea turtle patient that was found washed up on the beach in Juno Beach. Tyke is missing a rear flipper and radiographs reveal a fractured front flipper. These injuries are possibly the result of an entanglement. Tyke will receive treatment and be closely monitored by hospital staff with routine diagnostics.
PROGRESS KEY:
Good Condition
PROGRESS NOTES:
07/09/2021 -
07/02/2021 -
06/25/2021 -
06/18/2021 -
06/11/2021 -
05/28/2021 -
05/21/2021 - New patient.