Many motorists, however, probably weren't too upset with him (or her), since this pedestrian is greenish, cold-blooded and on four legs.
A large turtle was spotted in the roadway at Exit 44 off I-287 around 8 a.m., State Police confirmed. The animal had safely crossed by the time a trooper arrived, a spokesman said.
Turtles become more active in the summer, when they're ready to lay eggs, the state Department of Environmental Protection says. As a result, they're often seen crossing roadways.
For more information from the DEP on turtles in the roads, click here.
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