Date Stranded: April 16, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Turtle was found washed up on the beach at Mile Marker 14.
Patient History
2.15 kg juvenile Atlantic Green
Patient Injuries
Head/Flippers/Soft Tissue: notches taken out of the trailing end of both front flippers and both back flippers
External Carapace Notes: very minor scrapes on upper right carapace
Plastron: two very small abrasions
Patient Treatments
In-house PCV = 30%, TP = 4.4, Glucose = 96
Meds administered: Ceftaz (antibiotic) , VitB (appetite stimulant) & Normosol w. Dextrose (Fluids with sugar)
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