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Fletcher
Released: 11-27-23

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About Fletcher
Released: 11-27-23

Species:

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas)

Fletcher is a juvenile green found floating in Juno Beach. Fletcher has a healed boat strike. Radiographs indicate gas in GI tract. Current treatment includes weight therapy, antibiotics, and gut motility medications.

Admission Details

Arrival

Date

October 29, 2023

Stranding

Location

Juno Beach, FL

Initial

Condition

Floating

Admission

Weight

13.7 kg., 30.14 lbs.

Current

Weight

13.7 kg., 30.14 lbs.

Care & Progress

Nov 24, 2023
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Fletcher was successfully released on Monday, November 27, 2023.
Nov 17, 2023
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Fletcher has been cleared for release. Will be released on Monday.
Nov 10, 2023
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Fletcher was able to get to the bottom of the tank this week. Moved to the deep dive tank with Morgan for a swim test. Current treatment includes antibiotics and gut motility medications.
Nov 03, 2023
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient
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