In an unexpected turn of events on Crabapple Road, a Roswell firefighter became a hero for a non-human local this week. Firefighter Kyle Phillips, of Engine 22, was inspecting fire hydrants when he encountered a very different kind of emergency—a snapping turtle in the midst of traffic. As reported by FOX 5 Atlanta, the turtle was causing cars to swerve and drivers to scratch their heads in confusion.
Closer to the action than bewildered motorists, Phillips realized the gravity of the reptilian roadblock. The Roswell Fire Department shared on social media, “Cars were swerving. Drivers were confused. The turtle? Completely unfazed,” indicating the fearless nature of the shelled wanderer, as mentioned by 11Alive. With a glove and mindful caution, Phillips removed the turtle from the road, emphasizing an emergency response regardless of species involved.
The rescue, which occurred without any injury to human or turtle, is now humorously recognized within the department as Code T.U.R.T.L.E., signifying “Traffic-Unaware Reptile Taking Leisurely Exit,” as per the narrative relayed by FOX 5 Atlanta. The turtle not only escaped the hazards of the road but also potentially found a new home within the fire station walls…