Turtle almost died

[Pyrate81]

Take a deep breath and calm down. Things will turn out as they should. I said call the vet, not make an appointment. Perhaps they can give you advice over the phone.

I found this from a turtle forum I once frequented, it should help:

Sorry for the quick post, I just didn't want to waste time explaining why it should not be kept under a basking light after a near drowning event. It can take a turtle several hours to return to normal after nearly drowning, and placing it under a light source to keep it warm may seem like a good idea, but it really isn't. The turtle has very limited mobility during recovery, and you're running the risk of it fatally overheating while it's unable to move. Bubbling around the eyes or nostrils is common in turtles that are far too hot.

Plus, even if it's not that hot, you run the risk of the turtle moving itself back into the water while you're not looking, and unless fully recovered, it will quickly drown again. The best thing to do is keep the turtle in a dark box with a towel, and place that into a warm room. Check on it every few hours, and hopefully it will come around for you. It's very rare that they die if you are able to catch them in time before they completely drown, but a vet visit for any secondary issues that may crop up is a wise idea, also.