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Originally Posted by Dave R
That turtle was probably trying to get to a place to lay eggs; if so, bringing it to a pond, especially an unfamiliar one, was not doing it any favors.
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Hmm. Didn't think about that. Looks like I need to learn some more about turtles crossing the road.
Here is a good resource:
http://www.turtlerescueleague.com/crossing/titr.html
Key take-aways...
"Make sure to put the turtle in the direction it was heading, NEVER TURN THEM AROUND! The turtle is on a mission, and if you turn it around, it will simply go back across the road when you drive away."
"Although you may be tempted to relocate a turtle, don't. Many turtles have "Home Ranges", a territory they call home, and when relocated, they will search out ways back. Besides risking many additional road crossings, some turtles, if they cannot find their way back will stop eating and just wander listlessly."
THANKS DAVE R for the good advice.