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Red-eared slider turtle found near Groton Town Beach

Posted on February 24, 2026

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Found a red-eared slider turtle this afternoon around 2:30pm in the parking lot behind the Stop & Shop on Route 27 in Groton, in Eastern CT. It's about 3 inches long, with an olive-green shell that has darker markings and a bright yellow stripe along its neck. The most distinctive feature is a red patch just behind each eye, plus a small nick on the bottom edge of the shell near the tail. It seemed a bit stressed, so I kept it in a damp tote for safety. If you’re missing a pet like this, I’d love to help reunite it with its owner.

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Posted by Priya Patel

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