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Turtle 'panel beater' uses 3D printer and glue

February 28, 2026 · ABC News

A rescuer in Victoria's east is saving turtles from certain death by patching up their shattered shells using a 3D printer and dental glue.

When turtles are struck on country roads, their shattered shells can mean certain death.

However, one rescuer in Victoria's east is patching them up and sending them home.

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