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Marmalade

Date Stranded: September 16, 2022

Reason for Stranding

-Stuck in the rocks at Boca Chica jetties channel side

Patient History

-4.6 lb non-FP juvenile green

Patient Injuries

-PE: minor plastron abrasions, a few face abrasions, minor cloacal prolapse
-mentation: depressed

Patient Treatments

-started on Ceftazidime, Vit B Complex & fluids, administered meloxicam -took 3-view radiographs -dry-docked overnight, and placed in shallow freshwater in AM, swimming well

Ways to help Marmalade's Recovery

Adopt Marmalade

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.

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