Date Stranded: June 12, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Stranded at Boca Chica jetties beachside found by intern
Patient History
Atlantic Green 1.70kg
Patient Injuries
Epibiot Load: Minor algae on carapace
External Carapace Notes: Few scratches and healed small abrasions on right caudal end.
Plastron: Several small healed abrasions
Patient Treatments
In House Bloods: PCV: 33%, TS: 3.9, Glucose: 65
Meds administered: No meds administered due to absence of wounds
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