Turtle Rescue in France

Horrible scenes after the raging wildfire in the Massif du Gros Bessillon, a nature area in the Var in France. Many slow-moving animals could not escape the fire... Tortoises can survive when they are able to dig themselves in the ground but will usually end up with (partly) burned shells. The Hermann’s Tortoise (an endangered Mediterranean Tortoise species occurring in the Gros Bessillon) is known for its resilience. Village des Tortues in Carnoules gives the necessary medical treatment and care to those that fell victim to the wildfires. Omogolo Wildlife Trust donated 2000 Euro from its Emergency Rescue fund to help.