The eastern box turtle represents holding on and surviving, sticking its neck out, which led to its status as a state symbol ...

A recent tragedy occurred in Indian River County, Florida when an elderly man tried to save a turtle. The reptile was slowly ...

The most recently designated state symbol is Pennsylvania’s Official state amphibian. No, it’s not a frog or toad, it’s a ...

An elderly man was crossing a Florida highway in an attempt to save a turtle when he was hit and killed, authorities said.

A 77-year-old Vermont man died on the I-95 in Florida after being struck during an attempted turtle rescue. Three others were ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating after witnesses saw a group of people tampering with a ...

They say kindness is free—but sometimes it comes with teeth! This woman tried to do a good deed by helping a turtle cross the road safely. But the turtle, clearly not in the mood for assistance, ...

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A Carroll County man has turned his lifelong love of turtles into a sanctuary for lost or surrendered pets — as well as an ...

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY (CBS12) — A 77-year-old Vermont man lost his life on Interstate 95 while attempting to rescue a turtle, resulting in the highway being shut down for hours in Indian River County.