Detective Helps Turtle Cross Traffic On Chester Township Road

CHESTER, NJ — A keen-eyed Chester Police detective spotted a turtle trying to cross Furnace Road earlier this week, and helped the little reptile make it safely to its destination.

Chester PD shared a photo of Det. Matthew Bohn, who is also the department's Humane Law Enforcement Officer, holding the turtle with a microfiber cloth.

Bohn saw the animal on Thursday morning and assisted it in crossing the road (in the same direction it was already headed, he later noted).

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection lists 13 species of turtles found in the state.

For those who may wonder what to do if they see a turtle in the road, the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service recommends the following tips:

• Always keep your own safety in mind if going into the road
• Do not pick up the turtle by the tail, as this could seriously injure the animal
• Handle it carefully, as it could be injured or try to bite
• Move the turtle across the road in the same direction it was going