Bog Turtle #19-0945 update

On June 27, the veterinary team checked the bars on Bog Turtle #19-0945’s shell, and determined that the shell fracture had healed nicely, and that the bars could be removed. On July 1, a blood sample was drawn for analysis; the technician team found that blood work was within normal limits, and the staff could start planning for the turtle’s release.

The staff will coordinate the release with the biologist and Virginia Tech professor who were involved with this turtle’s rescue and transportation.