Snapper Goes Home

We decided that our little snapping turtle needed to be returned to a more suitable environment and today was the day! We had enjoyed our observations of him and Josiah was particularly sad to see him go, but we know he will be much happier with space to roam. We put him in a bucket and drove a very short distance to the school behind our house. If there were no fence, we could just walk straight back to it. Behind the school, almost hidden, is a Wildlife Habitat. We walked down to the banks of the little creek leading into the wetlands area. This is where we stop and release our rescued friend. Theron gets to let him go, while I try to record the event. To me, it was exciting - giving him his freedom! But for Josiah it was a tearful occassion - saying goodbye.

Hannah's with us, too, but she hardly makes a sound. She understands.

At the end of the video, Josiah raises up and bumps into my hand that is holding the camera. It's kinda funny.