US EditionPainted Turtle Recovers From Cracked Shell, Released Back Into Kelowna Pond
- The Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society released an endangered western painted turtle back into the wild at Still Pond in Kelowna's Wilden neighborhood on July 5, 2025.
- The turtle was struck by a vehicle and spent several weeks in rehabilitation before returning to its original habitat to prevent disease spread among native ponds.
- The turtle had a cracked shell and was found on a road near wetlands where turtles migrate between ponds to lay eggs during the current nesting season.
- Founder Eva Hartmann noted that the turtle had a crack near the rear part of its shell that was loose, and volunteer Jody Crumb emphasized the importance of staying vigilant due to the current nesting period.
- Returning the turtle to Still Pond supports its health and local ecosystem, highlighting ongoing conservation efforts for this endangered species amid seasonal migrations.
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