Java was rescued from the Lake Worth Lagoon after being observed floating at the surface by Palm Beach County Environmental Resource Management scientists. While there were no obvious physical injuries, Java is extremely lethargic and radiographs revealed a small hook fragment in her jaw.
Species: Green Sea Turtle
Age: Juvenile (~3-5 yrs)
Location: Lake Worth Lagoon
Concern: Floatation & Hook
Status: Recovering
Weight: 11.7 kg 25.7 lbs
| 2020-Sep-27 | Turtle succumbed to illness. |
| 2020-Sep-25 | Neurological symptoms observed. Suspected protozoa infection. |
| 2020-Sep-23 | Radiographs revealed hook fragment embedded in jaw. Hook fragment removed and started supportive medications and fluids. |
| 2020-Sep-23 | Rescued from Lake Worth Lagoon after being found floating and extremely lethargic. |
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