On The Tuesday Morning Show this week we talked about turtles in Minnesota right now - how we should and how we can help Here’s a few things to keep in mind on How to help turtles cross the road: Don't put yourself or others in danger. Pull off the road and turn on your hazard lights to alert other drivers to slow down. Check your surroundings and be careful of traffic. Same direction! Always move turtles in the same direction they were traveling when encountered. Turtles should always be moved across roadways in as direct a line as possible. Do not take them to a nearby lake or pond, that may not be where they were going. Avoid excessive handling. Take a quick look, snap a photo and then release the turtle quickly in a safe spot. Allow unassisted crossings if possible. When turtles can safely cross roads unaided due to a lack of oncoming traffic, let them do so. Observe from a distance and avoid rapid movements, as doing otherwise will often cause turtles to change direction, stop or
On The Tuesday Morning Show this week we talked about turtles in Minnesota right now - how we should and how we can help Here’s a few things to keep in mind on How to help turtles cross the road: Don't put yourself or others in danger. Pull off the road and turn on your hazard lights to alert other drivers to slow down. Check your surroundings and be careful of traffic. Same direction! Always move turtles in the same direction they were traveling when encountered. Turtles should always be moved