Chicago
- Patient Status
- Released
- Date Found
- June 13, 2024
- Location
- Taylor county
- Reason for Rescue
- Entanglement and fishing line ingestion
Initial Assessment
- Weight
- 17.92 kg (39 lbs)
- SCL (Straight Carapace Length)
- 51.7 cm
- Exam Findings
- Good body condition. Fishing line coming out of mouth. No external abnormalities.
- Initial Treatment
- Fluids
Chicago’s Story
Chicago is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found offshore near Taylor county entangled in fishing line and additionally ingested the line offshore. There was a small hook that was attached to the fishing line that was embedded in tissue of the left front flipper. They have a minor case of fibropapilloma tumors and are otherwise in great body condition. An endoscopy was performed to help visualize the fishing line, and our vet team was able to remove the line during the endoscopy! We are hopeful for a quick turnaround!
INTERESTING FACT: Naming theme: Hometowns of rehab team (Chicago, IL)
Treatment Updates
- 6.14.24
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Chicago is doing well in water.
- 6.19.24
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Chicago has received a clean bill of health from our staff veterinarian.
- 6.24.24
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Chicago was successfully released in Cedar Key with the assistance of UF!
All marine turtle footage taken in Florida was obtained with the approval of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) under conditions not harmful to marine turtles. Footage was acquired while conducting authorized conservation activities pursuant to FWC MTP-23/24-172.