Overview
- Rescue Location
- Hudson; Pasco County
- Rescue Date
- 01.24.2021
- Species
- Green Sea Turtle
- Reason for Rescue
- Found floating.
Location
Details
Jerome is a large, almost subadult, green sea turtle who was found floating offshore of Hudson, FL on January 24, 2021. Upon intake, it was observed that Jerome has several healed, old boat strike injuries to his carapace (shell), which could be the cause of his buoyancy issue. Jerome’s initial treatment plan consists of vitamin injections, antibiotics, and fluids.
