Traumatized turtle given new fiberglass shell
Why did the turtle cross the road? It was a roadside accident from a children`s comic book but with near deadly consequences. “Scorch” a young box turtle, had been crossing the road when he was hit by an oncoming car. When discovered the turtle was badly injured in the incident and had been attacked by dogs. However, the turtle has been given a new lease on life thanks to a local police officer, a clever vet and a new fiberglass shell.
The vet fashioned a new fiberglass shell for Scorch which, he says, will eventually be pushed off after he develops his own new shell. Scorch has been given a new home with a local teenage and the vet says he will live for another 40 years thanks in no small part his fiberglass shell. Get well soon Scorch from everyone at Parabeam!!
Source: USA Today
Picture: Fine Art America