Tyke

TYKE

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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:

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:

07/09/2021 - Sea_turtle_icon(green)Tyke was released offshore on July 9, 2021.

07/02/2021 - Sea_turtle_icon(green)Tyke has made excellent progress and the turtle’s flipper fractures are healing nicely. Tyke’s swimming behavior has improved and the turtle is gaining weight and very active. Tyke’s prognosis is excellent.

06/25/2021 - Sea_turtle_icon(green)Sea_turtle_icon(red)

06/18/2021 -Sea_turtle_icon(yellow)Sea_turtle_icon(yellow)

06/11/2021 -Sea_turtle_icon(yellow)Sea_turtle_icon(yellow)

05/28/2021 - Sea_turtle_icon(yellow)

05/21/2021 - New patient.