Date Stranded: October 19, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Found at the Boca Chica Jetties
Patient History
Atlantic Green 6.25kg
Patient Injuries
Behavior: depressed
Epibiot Load: light algae and barnacles
Eyes:OD clear with fp around, OS completely covered in FP
External Carapace Notes: Rake marks on R side and small abrasions
Plastron: Rake marks on R side
External Wounds: LFF armpit has ligature markers, LRF wound on flipper, RRF bone exposed/broken, notch healed out of RRF
Patient Treatments
In House Bloods:PCV: 6 %, TS:3.2 , Glucose: 150
Meds administered: Standard protocol (Ceftaz, VitB, Normosol, & Iron)
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