Turtle Rescue on the Road | Canada News

A Maple Ridge vet is racing to save endangered western painted turtles—B.C.’s only native freshwater turtle—after a surge in road injuries. With shells cracked so badly they cross the midline, often meaning spinal damage, he’s using zip ties and glue to patch them up, comparing it to Humpty Dumpty. Some drivers even swerve to hit turtles, and when turtles carry eggs, he’ll try to save them before euthanizing the mom. But don’t DIY—these animals need anesthesia, antibiotics, and rehab. If you spot one, gently move it across the road in the direction it was headed. A small act can help this vulnerable species survive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4c96a717420f637d