"Lady Lisa"
Loggerhead  (Caretta caretta)

Stranding Location: Caught by SCDNR research vessel, the Lady Lisa
Arrival Date: July 30
Age: juvenile
Weight: 25.6 kg (56.3 pounds)

Case History
Debilitated Turtle Syndrome - cuaght early. Anemic, low total protein, thin.

 Treatment
Antibiotics, vitamin injections (K, B-Complex, iron, fluids)

 Updates
Lady Lisa is making a quick recovery since she was caught early in her disease. She is a really fun and feisty turtle!

Release Date
11/03/2007

 Release Location
Isle of Palms, SC
 		Photo thanks to Barbara Bergwerf
   



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