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Pickles

Date Stranded: December 10, 2022

Reason for Stranding

Stuck in the rocks at Boca Chica jetties channel side

Patient History

7.2 lb non-FP juvenile green

Patient Injuries

minor plastron abrasions
epibiota: minor algae load, a few barnacles

Patient Treatments

started on Ceftazidime, Vit B Complex, & Normosol -took 3-view radiographs -dry-docked overnight, placed in freshwater this morning swimming well/active

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