LEE COUNTY, Fla. — WOW, that's a big girl!
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) in Sanibel, is looking after a mama softshell turtle, after she was hit by a car.
"Softshells are a freshwater species found in many ponds, lakes and slow moving waterways throughout the state. The average weight for breeding turtles of this species is around 7 kilograms and she weighed in over 12 kilograms!", CROW said on its Facebook page.
After taking a look at the turtle's injuries and doing a radiograph, veterinarians found she was carrying eggs!
Thankfully, they said her injuries don't appear to be too severe. CROW plans to release her Thursday morning if she's still doing well.
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