Storm Lake Towing & Recovery

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

Turtles are on the move right now, and they're STUBBORN. That's because they're out looking for a place to lay eggs (sometimes in gravel near the road, unfortunately). 🐢 🚧

Give them a hand during World Turtle Week (and beyond) without making them grumpier 👇

If you see a turtle trying to cross the road and it's safe for you to do so:
Pick up the turtle with both hands (with gloves if you have them) by the shell, and from behind. Do NOT pick up a turtle by its tail! (It can cause spinal damage.)

For snapping turtles, you may want to just encourage it across the road rather than picking it up. If you do pick it up, grab the snapper by its back legs with its head facing AWAY from your body. ***Trust us on the "away from your body" part.***

Always move the turtle in the direction it was already moving. Otherwise, it will just try to cross again after you leave. We said they're stubborn, remember? Do not take the turtle to a different location, and especially not home with you. They don't need to be rescued, just a crossing guard. 🐢🚸

If the turtle is sitting in gravel, leave it be, as it's likely nesting.

Wash your hands thoroughly after handling a turtle.

05/22/2026

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05/06/2026

Last week it was water, this week it’s a utility pole. We love the technical aspect of tricky recoveries like these!

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

We had a mess yesterday. This 38,000 lb garbage truck was resting on a city fire hydrant, like a jack stand. The fire hydrant was hooked to a 16” water main that nobody wanted to see break, as it would have affected many businesses and homes. We were able to pick the truck straight up and drag it away without causing any further damage.

04/28/2026

04/24/2026

💪 Heavy A.F. 💪

04/23/2026

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