I took a break from studying on Saturday to go for a walk, and I came across this tortoise sunning in the grass at the bottom of the hill. We sat for a while before he (she?) decided to make a move for the road.
The poor thing dragged himself to his death about a foot and a half away from where he was hit. How strong is the drive to go on despite the odds? I guess we can honor that by slowing down. Slowing down is good because this....
Our World Tuesday
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That poor tortoise. Well done to you for helping the other one.
ReplyDeleteHate to see that. Thanks for your help. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteThat's a heart-wrencher. It's a shame we lose so many. A few days ago, we were driving on Canada's biggest and fastest highway. I looked to my right, just beyond the grassy slope of the on ramp, and there we saw two geese and their small parade of four goslings trying to merge into traffic.. or so it seemed. My last glimpse back at them told me that they might have decided to turn around and go back. I sure hope so.
ReplyDeleteI too wish I'd moved one I saw on the road. When I returned someone had smashed it. I was so mad at myself for being in a hurry and not rescuing it when I first saw it.
ReplyDeleteWell done for your thoughtful act.
ReplyDeleteglad you helped the turtle on his way
ReplyDeleteHow sad, I am always swerving to avoid to hit the critters in the street. You are great for caring for the critters. Have a happy week!
ReplyDeletei do hate when folks hit 'em!
ReplyDeletePain exultation life.
ReplyDeleteWell shared, S
Aloha
This happens way to often.
ReplyDeleteYou are a good Samaritan. I've helped a few tortoises across the road before. Too bad the driver didn't slow down and evade at least the other one.
ReplyDeletesad ending but you helped one make it somewhere!
ReplyDeleteohh that was very sad!so sdad i can not watch!poor little thingy!
ReplyDeletePlease continue to help all animals in need!
Greeetings from Norway
Poor baby
ReplyDeleteSome people just don't care.
They say roads are for cars.
I hope somebody didn't hit the turtle on purpose! You are a turtle Good Samaritan!
ReplyDeleteIt does indeed break my heart when something like this happens!! You are such a good and caring person and I wish there were more like you in what is sometime "our sad world" Thank you, Sandy for caring!
ReplyDeleteThat is very bad. With some concern for the surroundings lot of life can be saved.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, that poor crushed tortoise!
ReplyDeleteLove the photos of the whole tortoise and those flowers too...
Thats not a nice image - but the urge to keep going is remarkable.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
This is a moving post about the needless destruction and bravery of life. It is sad to see wildlife as well as human life carelessly tossed and smashed into oblivion due to speed.
ReplyDeleteYour post makes me angry, sad and gives me hope at the same time. Hope because in time, flowers bloom, and because there are loving, sensitive people on earth who mourn the killing of an innocent.
ReplyDeleteSo nice you helped that poor turtle.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Turin.
Thank you for saving that turtle, Sandy. I do that also when I see one on the road.
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Thanks for being here.