Date Stranded: June 18, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Stranded on Boca Chica jetties
Patient History
Atlantic Green 2.80kg
Patient Injuries
Epibiot Load: one small barnacle on the dorsal side of the neck, minor algae load on carapace, a few small barnacles on plastron, urchin spines on plastron.
Plastron: urchin spines, two healing superficial abrasions
Head/Flippers/Soft Tissue: Claws broken and slightly bleeding on both front flippers.
Patient Treatments
In House Bloods: PCV: 31%, TS: 3.6, Glucose: 122
Meds administered: No meds administered. Vet will confirm if medication is needed.
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