Ladybug was rescued from Hollywood Beach, FL washed ashore with boat struke injuries. She has a laceration above her right eye and the upper right side of her carapace.
Species: Green Sea Turtle
Age: Juvenile (~3-5 yrs)
Location: Hollywood Beach, FL
Concern: Boat Strike
Status: Deceased
Weight: 3.3 kg 7.28 lbs
| 2020-Apr-5 | Ladybug succumbed to her injuries and passed away. |
| 2020-Mar-26 | Begin total parenteral nutrition (TPN) due to lack of appetite and facial wound. |
| 2020-Mar-24 | Begin alternating leech treatment and MLS laser therapy on swollen left front flipper. |
| 2020-Mar-20 | Discontinue wound V.A.C. negative pressure therapy. Placed in shallow water. Begin MLS laser therapy and honey application to wounds daily. |
| 2020-Mar-15 | Veterinarian examined and cleaned wounds. Applied bone cement to facial laceration. Applied wound V.A.C. bandage and started negative pressure therapy to carapace wound. Currently dry docked. |
| 2020-Mar-14 | Rescued from Hollywood Beach, FL with a boat strike injury on her face and right side of carapace. Statrted on supportive medications. |
Address: 1801 North Ocean Boulevard Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Phone: 561-544-8605
