Through Wednesday, July 14, wildlife rescue numbers include the following breakdown:
Birds (Overview for duration of response) –
2,986 total birds collected within the five-state impact area (LA, MS, AL, FL, TX).
Louisiana bird collections only:
* 1,555 total birds processed in LA through Fort Jackson rehabilitation center in Buras, LA.
* 837 birds collected alive.
* 718 birds dead on arrival at rehabilitation center, euthanized due to extent of injury or dead after rehabilitation efforts unsuccessful.
* 461 birds treated and released.
Marine Reptiles & Mammals (Overview for duration of response) —
660 sea turtles collected in the five-state impact zone.
* 106 sea turtles of the total above were collected in LA waters (9 recovered alive; 97 dead).
* 64 dolphins have been collected in the five-state impact area –
* 35 dolphins were from LA waters (1 recovered alive; 34 dead).