Maui was rescued by biologists at Inwater Research Group from the St. Lucie Powerplant with severe lacerations on right front and rear flippers from a predator attack.
Species: Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Age: Adult (25+ yrs)
Location: St. Lucie, FL
Concern: Predator Attack
Status: Recovering
Weight: 145.8 kg 320.76 lbs
| 2021-Mar-29 | Finished course of medications. |
| 2021-Mar-22 | Eating well. Wounds healing well. Continue supportive medications. |
| 2021-Mar-15 | Raised water level. Started to eat. |
| 2021-Mar-12 | Veterinarian performed additional wound care to flippers. |
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2021-Mar-11 |
Rescued from St Lucie, FL with predator attack wounds to front and rear flippers on the right side. Wounds care performed and supportive medications started. In shallow water. |
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