Turtle on wheels

A male turtle named Zvilka lost the use of his back legs after he got run over by a lawn mower. The serious injury fractured his spine and disabled his back legs. 

(Captured from Telegraph video clip)

Now he is able to move again with the help of wheels, British newspaper the Telegraph reported Wednesday. According to the report, the Israeli Wild Animal Hospital attached wheels to his abdomen to help his recovery.

Zvilka still has a few bandages on his shell, but is now mobile again. It is hoped he will fully recover and can be returned to his old life in the wild once more.

(wylee@heraldcorp.com)

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