The Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) was left calling for backup with a traffic stop on Sunday afternoon.
The WPS responded to reports of a snapping turtle wandering into traffic on Bishop Grandin Blvd.
An officer with our Traffic Division stumbled upon this snapping turtle earlier as it kept impeding traffic on Bishop Grandin Blvd. The turtle is now safe and a big thank you to the fine folks with the @WinnipegHumane Society for their help. #WPSTraffic pic.twitter.com/qblCDQPrsf
— Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) August 5, 2018
The responding officer received assistance from the Winnipeg Humane Society who helped him relocate the turtle to more suitable surroundings.