Date Stranded: September 19, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Found stuck in the rocks at the Boca Chica Jetties
Patient History
Atlantic Green 4.60kg
Patient Injuries
Plastron: Very minor superficial abrasions
Head/Flippers/Soft Tissue: Minor scraping along the trailing edges of both front flippers
Patient Treatments
In House Bloods: PCV: 30%, TS: 4.4, Glucose: 177
No serious external wounds meds not administered. Vet will confirm if meds will be needed.
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