Date Stranded: May 18, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Stuck in the rocks of the Boca Chica Jetties.
Patient History
Atlantic green 2.10 kg
Patient Injuries
External Carapace Notes: Major abrasions on marginal scutes. One abrasion on carapace.
Plastron: Major abrasions on plastron.
Head/Flippers/Soft Tissue: Major abrasions on both front flippers. Moderate on rear flippers. Major abrasions to face.
Patient Treatments
In House Bloods: PCV: 36%, TS: 4.2 , Glucose: 200
Meds administered: Standard protocol (Ceftaz, VitB & Normosol)
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