Rescuers celebrate recovery of 30-year-old turtle hit by a car in Adams County

Rescuers celebrate recovery of 30-year-old turtle hit by a car in Adams County

A snapping turtle named Dino, rescued after being hit by a car, underwent surgery and was released back into the wild in Adams County.

Freedom! Rescued snapping turtle released back into the Conewago

A snapping turtle weighing more than 20 pounds is released into the Conewago Creek South Branch near New Oxford after it was rehabilitated.

An Injured snapper is repaired and returned to an Adams County creek

An injured snapping turtle found in the middle of a New Oxford street has been returned to the wild after undergoing surgery and rehabilitation. The 20-pound turtle, nicknamed Dino, was discovered July 9 on West High Street after apparently being struck by a vehicle, according to WGAL. Jamey Swisher of Reptile Invasion responded and helped rescue the injured animal. An examination revealed that Dino had suffered a fractured shell. But X-rays unc…