Date Stranded: March 17, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Hooked by a fisherman at the Isla Jetties on the Channel side
Patient History
1.80 kg juvenile Atlantic Green sea turtle
Patient Injuries
External Carapace Notes: Minor abrasions, minor abrasion on left side marginal scutes
Plastron: Minor abrasions, a few urchin spines
External Wounds: Hook wound in right shoulder area
Head/Flippers/Soft Tissue: Portion of the left front flipper missing, healed wound on ventral side of left shoulder.
Patient Treatments
In House PCV: 31%, TS: 3.0\4 , Glucose: 44
Meds administered: Ceftaz (antibiotic) , VitB (appetite stimulant) & Normosol
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