Date Stranded: May 12, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Found stuck in rocks at Boca Chica jetties
Patient History
Atlantic green 2.05 kg
Patient Injuries
Mouth/Beak: Abrasion on lower beak
External Carapace Notes: Small abrasions on carapace
Plastron: Moderate abrasions on plastron
Head/Flippers/Soft Tissue: Small abrasions on front flippers and around eyes
Patient Treatments
In House Bloods: PCV: 36%, TS: 4.8 , Glucose: 174
Meds administered: Standard protocol (Ceftaz, VitB & Normosol)
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