Radioactive was rescued from Boca Raton with four lacerations to the shell and one laceration to the head from a vessel strike.
Species: Green Sea Turtle
Age: Juvenile (~4-8 yrs)
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Concern: Vessel Strike
Status: Released
Weight: 7.15 kg 15.7 lbs
| 2021-Feb-23 | Released in Boca Raton, FL. |
| 2021-Feb-19 | Wounds healed. Cleared for release by veterinarian. |
| 2021-Feb-16 | Started eating and active. |
| 2021-Feb-13 | Wounds healing well, discontinue Wound VAC therapy. In shallow water. |
| 2021-Feb-06 | Severe lacerations to carapace. Wounds cleaned thoroughly with disinfectant and wound VAC bandage applied to carapace. Dry docked. Bandage applied to head injury. Begin supportive medications. |
Address: 1801 North Ocean Boulevard Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Phone: 561-544-8605
