Date Stranded: July 8, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Hooked by fisherman at Boca Chica Jetties channel side.
Patient History
Atlantic Green 2.45 Kg
Patient Injuries
Mouth/Beak: Clear
External Carapace Notes: Looks good.
Plastron: Looks good.
Head/Flippers/Soft Tissue: Removed circle hook from under front right flipper with hooked scalpel.
Patient Treatments
In House Bloods: PCV: 34%, TS: 4.0, Glucose: 130
Meds administered: Standard protocol (Ceftaz, VitB & Normosol) with Ketoprofen for pain.
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