Uncle Johnny

Uncle Johnny

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Species: Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta, caretta)

Arrival Date: April 3, 2022
Stranding Location: Juno Beach, FL

Initial Weight: 101.9 lbs.
Current Weight: 101.9 lbs.

Issue: Hook Ingestion

Uncle Johnny is a subadult loggerhead sea turtle patient that was unintentionally hooked at the Juno Beach Pier. The turtle arrived with a hook in its esophagus and two external hooks in its right front flipper. Uncle Johnny 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:

04/11/2022 - Uncle Johnny has been transferred to another rehab facility while we are working on our new water system.
04/04/2022 - New Patient