Zeppelin
Zeppelin
Species: Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta, caretta)
Arrival Date: April 4, 2022
Stranding Location: Miami, FL
Initial Weight: 67.89 lbs.
Current Weight: 67.89 lbs.
Issue: Systemic Infection; Healing Watercraft Injury
Zeppelin is a subadult loggerhead sea turtle patient that was found floating offshore of Miami. The turtle arrived with healing boat strike injuries to its carapace and a systemic infection. Zeppelin will receive treatment and be closely monitored by hospital staff with routine diagnostics.
PROGRESS KEY:
Good Condition
Fair Condition
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 - Zeppelin has been transferred to another rehab facility while we are working on our new water system.
04/04/2022 - New Patient