Date Stranded: April 8, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Hooked by a fisherman in the mouth at the Isla Blanca Jetties on the channel side.
Patient History
1.90 kg juvenile Atlantic Green sea turtle
Patient Injuries
Mouth/Beak: Circle Hook in the soft palate/roof of mouth on the right side
Plastron: Minor abrasions and bruising, a few urchin spines
Patient Treatments
In House PCV: 39%, TS: 3.8 , Glucose: 89
Meds administered: Ceftaz (antibiotic) , VitB (appetite stimulant), keto (pain medication) & Normosol
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