Date Stranded: November 12, 2019
Date Released: March 1, 2021
Reason for Stranding
Unknown
Patient History
A visitor found surrectus (Latin for arisen) stranded upside down on the beach just north of the facility. Initially, we thought surrectus was dead until the turtle moved its flippers. The left hind flipper is completely gone, as well as the majority of the right front flipper. Both of these injuries have completely healed.
August 2020- We are hoping to release surrectus soon. Treatments have not changed. Each week, Surrectus gets a physical exam and an updated weight.
March 2020- *continuing to get the same treatment as last month* No longer receiving any medications or medical treatments. Each week, Surrectus gets a physical exam and an updated weight. Surrectus will be ready for release soon!
Feb 2020- No longer receiving any medications or medical treatments. Each week, Surrectus gets a physical exam and an updated weight. Surrectus will be ready for release in March!
Jan 2020- Surrectus is doing awesome! Swims/dives well, voracious appetite. Although this turtle is missing quite a bit of its flippers, based on watching it swim, dive, and eat, this animal would be able to have a healthy life in the wild. Hoping to release this turtle this coming Spring.
Patient Injuries
There was evidence surrectus had eaten plastic. There were also a few small scrapes on the bottom of the shell. Otherwise, there are no major injuries.
Patient Treatments
N/A
Ways to help Surrectus's Recovery
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