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Andre the sea turtle Obituary
Loggerhead officials were able to determine the turtle was Andre from an identification tag that was attached to one of his flippers.
The 170-pound green sea turtle was found in June 2010 stranded on a sandbar about 1.5 miles south of the Juno Beach Pier. Andre was treated for about a year by the medical staff at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, a nonprofit that rehabilitates injured and sick sea turtles.
The male turtle had two holes in his shell, a collapsed lung, severe infections and three pounds of sand stuck in his shell.
Officials used a "wound vacuum" to draw out all infectious fluids. They also used grafting material to repair Andre's spinal cord, which was exposed.
Using braces like bridges to either side of the wound, Abacoa orthodontist Dr. Alberto Vargas pushed and pulled Andre's shell to promote growth. Each day, caregivers twisted a key that clicked to adjust the braces. Vargas coaxed the shell to expand about one inch.
About 1,000 onlookers gathered to watch Andre's release at Juno Beach.
The cause of death could not be determined, said Brittany Miller, a Loggerhead spokeswoman.
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March 27, 2019
He got healed and then died.Poor turtle
May 18, 2018
rip little guy
May 16, 2015
(Isaiah 11:6) The wolf will reside for a while with the lamb, and with the young goat the leopard will lie down, and the calf and the lion and the fattened animal will all be together; and a little boy will lead them. So it will be in the not so distant future God has promised we will have access to nature's wonders in animals and never long for an animal companion ever again, what joy for all us animal lovers.
Debra Ganshaw
October 1, 2013
I am so sorry you didn't make it after all the fighting you did in recovery Andre. You and your story are still alive in our hearts. RIP strong one.
C L
April 18, 2012
We found a baby turtle in the ocean that needed to get away from the dangers of alot of boaters. Raised Stinx for a year, set him free and prayed he would be happy. You did right by Andre...RIP
Fran
September 9, 2011
May God Bless your Little Turtle Soul, Andre. You proved you were a survivor!
john palomo
September 8, 2011
May GOD hold you in his loving arms. Now you are truly free
September 8, 2011
This is a very sad story.
August 30, 2011
we released you to set you free. Even on the day of your release it looked like you really didnt want to leave. Wish we could have known what you were thinking... we thought we were doing you justice by giving you freedom to roam... I think we now regret that decision. RIP Andre
Lisa Lippert
August 26, 2011
wish we could have kept you safe
Pam
August 26, 2011
Andre, You Warmed & Touched So many Hearts, what a Amazing & Beautiful Creature you are (were),you had the Will & strenght to Fight to Survive through a difficult yr.of pain & suffering, & to see/hear you were set Free to Adventure your Home of the Sea was a Miracle,& now to hear you have died is a Crying Shame & a Heart Felt Loss, You will Live on in our Memories & will Not be Forgotten. R.I.P. Baby Andre R.I.P. SAVE THE SEA TURTLE(S)!!
sam
August 25, 2011
): rip andre
KRISTI BLEVINS
August 25, 2011
I hate to hear of a gentle creature dying.........RIP ANDRE
brian davies
August 25, 2011
i loved u
Alexis
August 25, 2011
RIP Andre the Sea Turtle <3
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