Manitobans reminded to leave turtles alone [Video]

They may be slow while crossing the road, but people are being told to let turtles be if they are spotted in and around Winnipeg.

The call comes from the Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre after a snapping turtle was brought to them.

Carter Phillips, the hospital manager at Wildlife Haven, said they examined the turtle and determined nothing was wrong with it.

“It was just a concerned pedestrian that happened by it and didn’t want to see it get hit by a car. So they brought it into the centre, not knowing that it can cause further harm than good,” said Phillips.

If people are concerned about it being hit, Phillips said turtles can be picked up and put on the other side of the road in the direction they were going.

But if they are moved away from their home, they may be left searching for a new one …