Comments/Disposition:
This turtle was found floating off Point o' Rocks. It had been struck by a boat. It was transported to the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital. It had a severely damaged front flipper, damaged skull, and damaged plastron. It was treated for shock, a portion of the front flipper was amputated, and was started on antibiotics and fluids. Prognosis is guarded, but will observe closely. 7/7 Turtle has developed severe peritonitis from wound penetrating the plastron. Chance of survival is zero and turtle is to be euthanized. 

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