Iced Tea was rescued from Riviera Beach, FL after being observed floating nearby for several weeks. While there are no physical injuries observed, radiographs revealed a hook in Iced Tea's throat.
Species: Green Sea Turtle
Age: Juvenile (~3-5 yrs)
Location: Riviera Beach, FL
Concern: Floatation & Hook
Status: Euthanized
Weight: 11.7 kg 25.7 lbs
| 2020-Nov-03 | CT Scan revealed severe GI damage due to ingesting hook and monofilament. Veterinarian prescribed euthanasia. |
| 2020-Oct-21 | Secondary radiographs show lung congestion. Start nebulizing treatment. |
| 2020-Oct-13 | Not interested in food. Started tube feeding and Total Parental Nutrition (TPN) treatments. |
| 2020-Sep-23 | Recovering from surgery. Eating sporatically. |
| 2020-Sep-22 | Surgery performed to remove hook from esophagus. Started supportive medications and fluids to prevent infection from surgery. |
| 2020-Sep-21 | Radiographs revealed hook ingestion. |
| 2020-Sep-20 | Rescued from Riviera Beach after being found floating. |
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