Date Stranded: May 30, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Found hooked at the Boca Chica jetties on the channel side
Patient History
Atlantic green 2.4kg
Patient Injuries
Epibiota Load: Minor load of algae on carapace
Plastron: Minor wounds healing
External Wounds: Cut on RFF and little nick on carapace from hook
Patient Treatments
In House Bloods: PCV: 32%, TS: 3.0 , Glucose: 99
Meds administered: Standard protocol (Ceftaz, VitB & Normosol)
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