Poop Deck

Arrival Date: October 31, 2023

Patient Profile

Name: Poop Deck

Species: Green Sea Turtle

Weight: 19 pounds

Reason for Visit: Fibropapillomatosis (FP)

Location Found: Big Coppitt Key, FL

Status Report

10/31/23: Found stranded near Big Coppitt Key, Poop Deck was rescued by local boaters and brought to The Turtle Hospital for further help. Upon intake rehab staff found many Fibropapillomatosis (FP) tumors on Poop Deck, with many larger ones in his groin area. Poop Deck quickly received initial stabilization care along with diagnostics to better understand his condition. Exhausted from being out at sea unwell, Poop Decks hospital tank was a set up with food for him to snack on while he rests. More updates on Poop Deck to come!

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