Date Stranded: May 29, 2022
Date Released: July 18, 2022
Reason for Stranding
Stuck in the rocks at Boca Chica jetties beach side
Patient History
5.1 lb non-FP juvenile green
Update 6/1:
current weight : 5.6 lbs
– Receiving medication, debridement and cold laser therapy every 3 days
– Minor wounds are healing well and turtle is eating very well
Patient Injuries
PE: minor plastron abrasions
Patient Treatments
– started on Ceftazidime, Vit B Complex & fluids
-took 3-view radiographs
Ways to help Sprout's Recovery
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One of the three primary missions at Sea Turtle, Inc. is rehabilitation. We work hard to rescue and return every sea turtle back to the wild. Proceeds from this adoption will go directly to purchase needed medical supplies, veterinary exams, x-rays, food and general care for our rehab turtles.
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