We were headed down the highway today when I barely missed a box turtle in the road, almost to the divided white lines between the lanes on our side. We doubled back to get it, but did we make it in time?

Yes!!! I pulled over to the shoulder, smashed the 4-ways and Angela jumped out to grab it. However, she had to wait while two cars passed. Talk about biting your fingernails! Thankfully the cars missed the turtle and she nabbed it! We drove right across from where it was headed and set it down in the same direction it was originally headed.

From the looks of its shell, this was a very old turtle, too! Check out the growth rings!

According to Wikipedia

Common box turtle numbers are declining because of habitat loss, roadkill, and capture for the pet trade. The species is classified as Vulnerable to threats to its survival by the IUCN Red List.

The Common box turtle has been known to attain the greatest lifespan of any vertebrate outside of the tortoises. One specimen lived to be at least 138 years of age.

Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_box_turtle#Behavior

Good Luck Little Old Turtle!

Upvote and Resteem for my wife's heroism!