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Xyris

Date Stranded: November 26, 2022

Reason for Stranding

Stuck in the rocks at Isla Blanca jetties channel side

Patient History

3.4 lb non-FP juvenile green

Patient Injuries

moderate face abrasions, moderate flipper abrasions, moderate inflammation on right front flipper, minor plastron/carapace abrasions

Patient Treatments

-started on Ceftazidime & Vit B Complex, administered meloxicam and Normosol w/ Dextrose -took 3-view radiographs -dry-docked overnight, will place in freshwater this afternoon

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