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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Larry

Former Patients Updated June 23, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020

Larry

Juvenile, Green (Chelonia mydas)
Patient Status
Current
Date Found
February 12, 2020
Location
Indian River County
Reason for Rescue
Boat strike injuries

Initial Assessment

Weight
14.1 kg (31 lbs)
SCL (Straight Carapace Length)
47.9 cm
Exam Findings
Alert and good body condition. Severe injuries to caparace, plastron and left front flipper.
Initial Treatment
Received vitamins, fluids, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications.

Larry’s Story

Larry is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found floating with injuries to the carapace (top of the shell), plastron (bottom shell), and the left front flipper. His injuries are most likely caused by a boat strike. Larry stranded in Indian River County and was transferred to Clearwater Marine Aquarium due to having fibropapilloma tumors. After X-rays, it was observed that the flipper was broken and our veterinarian determined amputation was necessary. Sea turtles are still releasable when missing one flipper as long as they can swim, dive and forage without any issues. 

Treatment Updates

2.18.20

Larry is recovering well after surgery. He will be dry docked for a few more days to give the wounds time to heal. We are continuing to give Larry antibiotics, fluids and anti-inflammatory medications.

2.20.20

He had a CT scan. No internal tumors or extensive damage internally from injuries were found.

2.28.20

Larry has been able to be in the water for the majority of the day and is able to rest on the bottom! We are continuing to clean the carapace wound and surgical site as needed.


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-18-172.

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