I had a turtle once.
But I couldn't touch him because he was "most likely full of diseases and bacteria" -mom
Then he died
The doctor said because he stopped eating. Like a turtle Self Delete from depression.
The end.
Turtles can carry salmonella. If you plan on getting another turtle, make sure to wash your hands before and after handling it. The reason why he wasn't eating is most likely because of a disease or sickness.