Charlie

Patient Report

Name: Charlie

Species: Green sea turtle

Weight: 17.8 lbs

Reason for visit: Fibropapilloma tumors

Location: Geiger Key

Status Report

  • 06/26/2026 Meet Charlie, a juvenile green sea turtle rescued off Key West. He arrived at the Turtle Hospital suffering from a heavy load of fibropapilloma (FP) tumors, and he’s looking pretty rough right now. Our veterinary team has already begun evaluating his condition, and Charlie is settling in as we start developing the best treatment plan for him.

Charlie Photos