Finn's Story
Accidental capture
Finn was a juvenile green sea turtle patient, that was accidentally hooked at the Dania Beach Fishing Pier. Radiographs revealed also revealed a fishing hook in their esophagus, which was carefully removed by our veterinary and rehabilitation team. If you happen to accidentally hook a sea turtle while fishing, do not cut your line, rather carefully capture the sea turtle, safely bring them ashore, and call the nearest rehabilitation or rescue facility!
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Patient Information
Name: Finn
Species: Green
Age: Juvenile
Admission date: 4/17/22
Ailment: Hook in Esophagus, Accidental Capture
Weight: 7.45 kg
Updates
- Radiographs showed hook in esophagus
- Surgery done to remove hook
- Broad spectrum antibiotics and fluids prescribed
