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Glinda's Story
Rescue
Diagnose
Diagnose
Glinda was rescued from the beach in Cape Cod Massachusetts. Glinda was found washed ashore due to cold stunning. Hundreds of turtles are found like this in New England during the early winter months. These turtles are numbered in order to keep track of them during the triage process - #464. Glinda was flown to us for further care. Learn more about cold stunning here Mass Audubon.
Diagnose
Diagnose
Diagnose
Upon intake, Glinda was examined for freezing related external and internal issues. Radiographs revealed lung congestion and bloodwork showed an elevated white cell count.
Care
Fun Fact
Fun Fact
Glinda will receive medications for the systemic infection and we will closely monitor the progress of the congested lungs.
Fun Fact
Fun Fact
Fun Fact
Rescued cold stunned turtles are flown from New England to us in banana boxes. They are tucked in with towels and hand warmers to keep them comfortable during their flight.
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