Date Stranded: April 25, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Stranded in a tide pool at the Boca Chica jetties
Patient History
Atlantic green 20.35 kg
Patient Injuries
Mouth/Beak: Pink residue in mouth
External Carapace Notes: notch on left marginal, small notch on right marginal
Plastron: Minor abrasons
Patient Treatments
In House Bloods: PCV: 32%, TS: 4.8 , Glucose: 95
Meds administered: Standard protocol (Ceftaz, VitB & Normosol)
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