Tolland
- Patient Status
- Released on April 1, 2025
- Date Found
- December 29, 2024
- Location
- Near Steinhatchee River; Dixie County
- Reason for Rescue
- Out of habitat, post-storm flooding
Initial Assessment
- Weight
- 4.7 kg
- SCL (Straight Carapace Length)
- 34.6 cm
- Exam Findings
- Good body condition, no external abnormalities.
- Initial Treatment
- Fluids
Tolland’s Story
Tolland is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found stranded in a ditch near the Steinhatchee River in Dixie county on Dec. 29. This area experienced extreme flooding during Hurricane Helene, and now that the waters have receded, many marine animals are now trapped in this area. Tolland is otherwise in good body condition. We are hopeful for a quick turnaround!
INTERESTING FACT: Naming theme: Hometowns (Tolland, CT)
Treatment Updates
- 1.1.25
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Tolland is doing well in water. No abnormal swimming behaviors observed!
- 1.4.25
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Tolland has been eating well and started on a diet.
- 1.11.25
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Tolland was started on oral antibiotics based on recent labwork.
- 3.12.25
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Tolland was taken off antibiotics!
- 1.11.25
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Tolland was started on antibiotics based on recent labwork.
- 3.28.25
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Tolland went for a recheck CT and has received a clean bill of health from our staff veterinarian
- 4.1.25
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Tolland was successfully released at Fred Howard Park!
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.