Rescued Furrowed Wood Turtle Makes Miraculous Recovery, Set for Release

A Furrowed Wood Turtle, once critically injured after being crushed by a vehicle, is now on the verge of returning to the wild—thanks to months of dedicated care at the Belize Wildlife & Referral Clinic (BWRC).

In a statement on Facebook, BWRC shared that the turtle arrived at their facility after a compassionate rescuer transported her from Belize City to Mile 60 on the George Price Highway. The turtle’s shell was fractured, leaving her soft tissue exposed and vulnerable. Despite the severity of her injuries, the BWRC team worked tirelessly to stabilise and heal her.

“We fought for her. She fought for herself. Through months of intensive care, debriding, medication, and patience, we watched as nature worked its quiet “magic,” BWRC stated.

Now, nearly six months later, the turtle has made a full recovery and is preparing for release back into her natural habitat.