Date Stranded: January 1, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Stuck in the jetties at Boca Chica on channel side
Patient History
3.4 lbs. non-FP juvenile green
Patient Injuries
Severe abrasions on plastron, moderate abrasions on carapace, missing 3/4 of left rear flipper, and minor abrasions on all flippers.
Patient Treatments
In-house PCV = 36%, TP = 5.0 g/dl, glucose = 100. Started on Ceftaz, Vitamin B, and Normosol.
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