FANS were shocked to learn about television personality, Ernie Brown Jr, and his 'very bad accident.'
News broke of Ernie, known to audiences as "Turtleman," and his alleged incident through a Facebook post from the show.
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What happened to Ernie 'Turtleman' Brown Jr?
On March 15, 2022, the television program Call of the Wildman revealed details on Ernie's alleged incident to viewers through social media.
A message from his official TV Facebook page read: PRAY FOR THE TURTLEMAN NOW!: PLEASE!"
They added: "Bad accident. Very bad."
Fans of the Turtleman and his show took to the comments to wish him a speedy recovery.
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Turtleman updated his fans later that day to disclose the extent of his injuries.
Through a Facebook clip, he said: "I have one broken bone that's in my arm."
"I'm hurting in my chest and I got hit by a tree limb which was about as big as my leg."
He added: "I was cutting a tree and the tree fell perfect until all of a sudden, bam, one limb hit me across the neck and shoulders."
"I just want to thank everybody, I love y'all Turtle fans. I didn't mean for this to happen. Just keep praying for me please."
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Following the call for prayer on Call of the Wildman's official Facebook profile, several fans answered with their comments.
One user chimed in: "Praying now and I keep you and your family in my prayers always."
"Prayers for Turtleman may he come through this, God bless him, his family, and friends," said another.
Another fan commented: "Me and my family just prayed for Turtleman to have full restoration and healing! God please lift him up in Jesus name!"
"GOD HELP THIS WONDERFULLY PERSON !!!! He is so much fun and happiness to watch and listen to. God Bless this man and heal him Please," responded an additional fan.
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What is Turtleman's net worth?
Ernie Brown Jr rose to prominence after the debut of Call of the Wildman on Animal Planet.
The channel aired the reality television series from October 2011 to September 2014.
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According to Celebrity Net Worth, Ernie aka Turtleman amassed a wealth of $1million.
The show was filmed in Kentucky, where Turtleman also happens to take up residence.
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