Initial Assessment
Wooster
Green, Juvenile
(Chelonia mydas)
- Patient Status
- Released
- Date Found
- January 25, 2025
- Location
- Dunedin, FL; Pinellas County
- Reason for Rescue
- Floating, cold body temperature
- Weight
- 2.69 kg
- SCL (Straight Carapace Length)
- 28.7 cm
- Exam Findings
- Good body condition. Cold body temperature.
- Initial Treatment
- Fluids
Wooster’s Story
Wooster is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found floating in Dunedin, Fl on Jan. 25th. Wooster experienced acute hypothermia due to our local cold weather, and their body temperature was back to normal values the next day! We are hopeful for a quick recovery!
INTERESTING FACT: Naming theme: Hometowns (Wooster, OH)
Treatment Updates
- 1.28.25
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Wooster’s first swim test showed no abnormal swimming behaviors. We will continue to monitor.
- 1.29.25
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Wooster is able to be in deep water all day and overnight. They are showing interest in food!
- 2.4.25
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Wooster was started on an official diet and is continuing to do well.
- 2.9.25
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Wooster has received a clean bill of health from our staff veterinarian.
- 2.14.25
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Wooster was successfully released at Fred Howard Park!
All marine turtle footage taken in Florida was obtained with the approval of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) under conditions not harmful to marine turtles. Footage was acquired while conducting authorized conservation activities pursuant to FWC MTP-23/24-172.
