Sea Turtle, Inc. intern Emma found Brisket stuck in the rocks at the Boca Chica jetties. Juvenile green sea turtles will often forage on the algae that grows along the rock face when the tides are high and end up stuck when the tide recedes. Sometimes when they struggle to free themselves, they can injure their shell and flippers.
Feb 2020- No longer receiving any medications or medical treatments. Each week, Brisket gets a physical exam and an updated weight. Brisket will be ready for release in March!
Jan 2020- Brisket is doing well; just waiting for carapace (top shell) abrasions (wounds) to heal; plastron (bottom shell) completely healed up!