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Elphie's Story
Rescue
Diagnose
Diagnose
Elphie was rescued on the beaches of Cape Cod, Massachusetts due to cold stunning. Hundreds of turtles each winter are found washed up on those beaches due to freezing water temperatures. These turtles are numbered in order to keep track of them during the triage process - #463. Elphie was flown down to our hospital for care. Learn more about cold stunning here Mass Audubon.
Diagnose
Diagnose
Diagnose
Upon arrival, Elphie was examined for external issues due to extreme cold, as well as internal issues. Elphie's radiographs showed congested lungs, a common finding with these cold stunned turtles.
Care
Fun Fact
Fun Fact
Elphie will be closely monitored for changes in lung condition and for any secondary ailments in the upcoming weeks.
Fun Fact
Fun Fact
Fun Fact
Elphie was named after our Clinical Director’s favorite Broadway show and movie, Wicked! It was wicked cold in New England when Elphie was rescued, making the name especially fitting.
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