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Turtle 'Panel Beater' Saving Lives in Victoria

A rescuer in Victoria's east is using a 3D printer and dental glue to patch shattered turtle shells, giving injured reptiles a second chance at life.

When turtles are struck on country roads, their shattered shells often lead to certain death. However, one dedicated rescuer in Victoria's east is changing that outcome by utilizing a 3D printer and dental glue to patch up the injuries. The innovative method allows the animals to be rehabilitated and eventually released back into the wild, proving that even the most severe shell damage can be repaired.