Turtle hotline launches in Wellington County, responding to 'big need'

Muzammil Hussain September 17, 2026

Sandy Nicholls, founder of Wellington Turtle Conservation Group, holds up a rescued snapping turtle.

If you're driving through Wellington County and find a turtle on the road, a new emergency hotline is available to provide help. Wellington Turtle Conservation Group launched its own hotline in August as a response to high turtle mortality in the county.

If you're driving through Wellington County and find a turtle on the road, a new emergency hotline is available to provide help. Wellington Turtle Conservation Group launched its own hotline in August as a response to high turtle mortality in the county. Sandy Nicholls, founder of Wellington Turtle Conservation Group, holds up a rescued snapping turtle.

If you're driving through Wellington County and find a turtle on the road, a new emergency hotline is available to provide help. Wellington Turtle Conservation Group launched its own hotline in August as a response to high turtle mortality in the county.

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