In their review of 2013, the St. Helens Reporter in the UK, chose to feature this photo of a teenage boy who rescued his pet tortoise from a fire that started in its vivarium. High Five, Karl! 

(Source: StHelensReporter.co.uk ) 

A quick-thinking teenager helped save the life of a shell-shocked pet tortoise after a light in its enclosure sparked a fire.

Emergency crews were called to Dentons Green after Karl Lyon, 14, suddenly sniffed a strong smell of smoke.

The front room, which housed Sherman the pet tortoise, was totally filled with thick black smoke after a fire broke out in his vivarium.

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Incredible is what the members of this fire department are. She’s likely to have a long road ahead (exposure like that can lead to her scutes falling off and the need for serious care) but hopefully she’ll pull through. Clearly she’s a fighter. *sniffle*

hunjeok:

Sevier County fire crews were able to save a turtle that was burned in a fire Saturday with donated pet oxygen masks. Stephanie Specht, with Sevier County Fire Department, said the building on Old Newport Highway, which is a home and business, was destroyed around 6:30 a.m. Saturday. The homeowner was out of town, and no one was inside of the building when flames sparked, but two turtles were on the property. Specht said one turtle was able to get away, but the other was found on grass near the burning home.

“She was so close to the fire and had burn marks on her shell,” said Specht. “She was hot to touch, and frothing at the mouth.”

Specht said they were able to save her with pet oxygen masks.

“We had oxygen on her for about 20 minutes. She actually opened her eyes and stuck her head up, and seemed ok,” said Specht.

The turtle is staying with the homeowner’s father.

Incredible is what the members of this fire department are. She’s likely to have a long road ahead (exposure like that can lead to her scutes falling off and the need for serious care) but hopefully she’ll pull through. Clearly she’s a fighter. *sniffle*

hunjeok:

Sevier County fire crews were able to save a turtle that was burned in a fire Saturday with donated pet oxygen masks. Stephanie Specht, with Sevier County Fire Department, said the building on Old Newport Highway, which is a home and business, was destroyed around 6:30 a.m. Saturday. The homeowner was out of town, and no one was inside of the building when flames sparked, but two turtles were on the property. Specht said one turtle was able to get away, but the other was found on grass near the burning home.

“She was so close to the fire and had burn marks on her shell,” said Specht. “She was hot to touch, and frothing at the mouth.”

Specht said they were able to save her with pet oxygen masks.

“We had oxygen on her for about 20 minutes. She actually opened her eyes and stuck her head up, and seemed ok,” said Specht.

The turtle is staying with the homeowner’s father.

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Knowing Zoya I’d wake up one morning to find the fridge wide open, all the food spoiled, and Z passed out snuggling the empty bottle of wine. *sigh* teenagers. 

But really, much respect to all those who go through this process with their shelled friends. Can’t bring myself to do this with Zoya.. too scared I’d screw it up (and I don’t have a real fridge 🙁 )

creepicrawlies:

Tortoises hibernating in the fridge

Knowing Zoya I’d wake up one morning to find the fridge wide open, all the food spoiled, and Z passed out snuggling the empty bottle of wine. *sigh* teenagers. 

But really, much respect to all those who go through this process with their shelled friends. Can’t bring myself to do this with Zoya.. too scared I’d screw it up (and I don’t have a real fridge 🙁 )

creepicrawlies:

Tortoises hibernating in the fridge

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djpivotik:

So cruel man!! Stupid ass idiotic kids…smh so sad for the turtle…i cant believe how stupid someone can be to do this to a animal…glad the turtle is ok #StupidKids #BalloonTurtle #AnimalCruelty #turtle #Sad #instabuddies #instafriends #StupidPeople #wtf #NotFunny #AnimalRescue #Oceanside #BreakingNews #News (Taken with Instagram)

WTF people.. even those dumbass balloon boy people didn’t ACTUALLY put a boy in the ballon. you (person that did this) remind me why I hate people.