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Slow and steady: Turtle gets police escort in New Rochelle

Photos shared on the department's Instagram page show the officer safely moving the turtle out of traffic and away from danger.

Molly Bruton

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Nov 7, 2026, 1:00 PM

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A turtle got a helping hand from a New Rochelle police officer after it was spotted in the middle of a busy roadway Friday.

Photos shared on the department's Instagram page show the officer safely moving the turtle out of traffic and away from danger.

The department said the turtle was found in the roadway and relocated to a safer area.

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