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| THE STRANDING | Volunteers with the Emerald
Isle sea turtle project observed a sea turtle struggling in the surf
during their morning patrol. They waded in and brought the
turtle to shore. They ept her comfortable in a shallow baby
pool, gently poured water over her, and even pitched a tent to give her
shade. State biologists Wendy Cluse and Matthew Godfrey gave her IV fluids and brought her to the KBSTRRC. She is lethargic and barnacle covered, is very thin, and exhibits signs of poor liver function.   rescue photos courtesy of Suzanne Lindley |
| THE TREATMENT |  
Initially kept in very shallow water as it is difficult for her to lift
her head to breathe. She is the first turtle to occupy the
outside tanks this year and with her size she was placed in a tank we
first used for Corncake, years ago.She will continue to receive fluids and antibiotics. |
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