Date Stranded: April 15, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Current: Found in Boca Chica while out on patrol.
First stranding: Turtle was found deep in the rocks of the Isla Blanca Jetties.
First stranding: Turtle was found deep in the rocks of the Isla Blanca Jetties.
Patient History
05/05/2026 stranding:
3.95 kg
First stranding:
4.3 kg juvenile Atlantic Green sea turtle
Patient Injuries
Current:
External Carapace Notes: Moderate abrasions
Plastron: Minor abrasions and bruising
Head/Flippers/Soft Tissue: Ligature marks on both front flippers. Left front flipper has a broken claw. Abrasions to dorsal and ventral part of right front flipper. Right front flipper is slightly swollen. Small notch out of the right rear flipper. Abrasion to right side of head behind the eye. Left rear flipper has small abrasion.
First stranding:
Eyes: right eye slightly swollen but both are clear
External Carapace Notes: one abrasion
Plastron: minor bruising
Head/Flippers/Soft Tissue: abrasions to underside of right front flipper, abrasion to right side of head, hole in right rear flipper
Patient Treatments
In House PCV: 26%, TS: 5 , Glucose: 85
Meds administered: Ceftaz (antibiotic) , VitB (appetite stimulant), & Normosol
Ways to help Maggie's Recovery
Adopt Maggie
One of the three primary missions at Sea Turtle, Inc. is rehabilitation. We work hard to rescue and return every sea turtle back to the wild. Proceeds from this adoption will go directly to purchase needed medical supplies, veterinary exams, x-rays, food and general care for our rehab turtles.
For more information please visit our Adoption Options in our Shopify Store.
Support Us
Sea Turtle, Inc. is dependent on donations to fund our mission; we do not receive any governmental support. Because Sea Turtle, Inc. is a non-profit 501(C)(3), your contributions are tax deductible. We thank you for your support!
Meet More Patients
Subscribe to our Quarterly newsletter