Myrtle the Turtle is Okay!

Myrtle the Turtle is a local turtle in Williamsburg Brooklyn where a lot of construction is going on and was recently attacked by spraypainting lunatics. Why are some people just so disgusting?

Well thankfully Myrtle, (found to be a guy turtle by the ASPCA!) is doing well! Thanks to Rick we have an update and it's looking good for the little guy although he may stay that color..

From Gowanus Lounge:
We have news to update about Myrtle the Turtle, the poor Williamsburg backyard turtle that was the victim of a spraypaint attack whose story we broke last Monday. Myrtle’s sad tale was subsequently picked up around the country. We can now report that (a). Myrtle is a he, contrary to early reports (who knew?) and that (b). he’s doing a lot better. Per an email: “Myrtle is doing much better. He (yes, he’s a he) is the belle of the ASPCA animal hospital. He’s got a newly constructed hutch to hang out in and plenty of wood chips to burrow into. The paint is acrylic, so they’re having some success taking it off. He was a little dehydrated so they put in a line, but overall he’s doing great.” We’re glad to share some happy news about Myrtle.

Read the read the story here :)