Quarter Pounder

Date Stranded: October 29, 2022

Date Released: February 10, 2023

Reason for Stranding

Stuck in the rocks at Boca Chica jetties

Patient History

-19.6 lb FP juvenile green

Patient Injuries

FP 2/3 tumors in both eyes no corneal involvement, a few on the soft skin

Patient Treatments

-started on Ceftazidime, Vit B Complex & fluids, administered meloxicam -will take 3-view radiographs -dry-docked overnight, swimming well

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