Dewees was the last turtle released this year. Getting back inot the ocean off Dewees Island just before the water turned too cold. 08/06/05 Jonathon Lutz, naturalist for Dewees Island, rescued and delivered a sub-adult loggerhead to the Turtle Hospital. This turtle was named Dewees and is suffering from the all too common Debilitated Turtle Syndrome. Dewees came in with a dangerously low blood level. At first Dewees was lethargic and uninterested in any food offered. In the past two weeks she has been given injections to fight off parasites and has improved on all fronts. Now Dewees is eager to see the silver dish that volunteers use to carry her food. Her blood chemistry is improving and the hospital staff are pleased with her progress so far.

11/10/05 Litchfield was released at Kiawah. Her wound is almost healed and it was safe to release her. Litchfield came in weighing 50 lb. and was released weighing 105 lbs. 08/24/05 Litchfield's wound is healing, but very slowly. This turtle is appears healthy except for the limited use of her left front flipper. It is felt that the wound on her back (carapace) has affected her flipper and the staff are taking a wait and see attitude giving her more time to heal.
When brought in, turtle was not eating, was dehydrated, and had internal parasites.

021706 Simon has wintered over at the Aquarium Sea Turtle Hospital. Hopefully once the water warms up off the SC coast St. Simon will be ready for release.
Admitted 08/12/05. Simon was brought into the Turtle Hospital from St. Simons Island, Georgia. This turtle is being given what has become standard treatment. Blood was taken to determine her blood levels and she is beoing given antibiotics and injections to fight internal parasites. Small amounts of assorted fish are being offered to Simon and as she becomes more interested and seems to be digesting the food given, more will be offered.

Surfside will be released on Isle of Palms Tuesday August 30th at 10:30 AM. When admitted to the Turtle Hospital Surfside was a floater - unable to dive and sit on the bottom of her tank. This problem has been cured and with very healthy blood levels, this very fiesty turtle is ready to go! Admitted June 24,2005 The newest turtle at the hospital is a small 37 kilogram turtle covered in barnacles. This turtle is being given antibiotics and is in a fresh water tank to kill all the parasites and barnacles.

08/18/05 Jetty was released at Seabrook. Jetty was fitted with a satellite transmitter and can be followed on the website www.seaturtle.org.
06/15/05 Jetty is ready for Pre-release blood work. If all goes well this turtle will soon be returned to the Atlantc 05/19/05 Jetty was rescued off the jetties of the Charleston channel by Dr. Al Segers. The Aquarium Staff went out by boat to collect and bring this new patient into the turtle hospital. This turtle is undernourished and covered with parasites, barnacles and algae. Blood tests have been done to get a better idea of the animals condition. The good news is -- this turtle seems to be interested in food and is moving around in the "drop and fill tank." For now the turtle is in a fresh water bath to kill off the external parasites.

08/18/05 GArdner was released on Seabrook. It took several tries before Gardner got the idea and swam away. Perhaps too many good meals and no predetors seemed attractive!
06/02/05 After Almost two weeks at the turtle Hospital Gardner is eating and chasing live food around the tank. Gardner stranded at Garden City. This turtle is suffering from Debilitated Turtle Syndrome. Under weight, covered in barnacles and parasites, Gardner's glucose level was so low it didn't register on the meter. Gardner was given an IV of glucose/saline to help rehydrate the turtle. Blood was drawn for a NOAA study. This turtle will be put on antibiotics and watched very closely by the rehab staff.