Prometheus

Initial Assessment

Prometheus

Green, Juvenile (Chelonia mydas)

Patient Status: Current
Date Found: February 18, 2026

Location: Fort De Soto; Pinellas county

Reason for Rescue: washed ashore

Weight: 0.98 kg
SCL (Straight Carapace Length): 20.4 cm
Exam Findings: No external abnormalities. Good body condition.
Initial Treatment: Fluids

Prometheus

Prometheus is a juvenile, green sea turtle that was found washed ashore in Fort de Soto on Feb. 18th. They have no other external abnormalities. Over the next few days we will perform diagnostics to help determine the cause of stranding.

Naming Theme: Greek Mythology

Treatment Updates

2.20.26: Prometheus is doing well in water! They have already started eating and are on antibiotics based recent labwork.
2.25.26: We have started to incorporate deep water time. They are doing well!
3.4.26: Prometheus is able to be in deep water all day and overnight!

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-25/26-172.