Turtle rescued from life of drugs

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Fluffy, a 45 lb Alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii), was rescued from a life of crime where he served as a guard for a New York drug dealer. The turtle is now residing at the New England Aquarium in Boston, USA, where he is adapting to a safe and nurturing environment. This unique case highlights the intersection of wildlife and crime, raising questions about animal welfare and rehabilitation.

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A turtle that was involved in the drugs trade has been given a new crime-free life at the New England Aquarium in Boston, USA.

Fluffy, a 45 lb Alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii), was previously a "guard" for a New York drug dealer, who used the turtle to protect his stash of illegal drugs. [continued]
http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/item.php?news=1669

Now that the turtle is living in a safe environment, he is really coming out of his shell.
 
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You sure this story shouldn't be in "The Turnip" :smile: ?
 
haha nice
 
lisab said:
You sure this story shouldn't be in "The Turnip" :smile: ?

The first test of whether or not an article belongs in "The Turnip" is whether it's true or not. This story just doesn't meet the high standards of "The Turnip".
 
The dealer does hard time, and the turtle gets away scot free?
 
Gokul43201 said:
The dealer does hard time, and the turtle gets away scot free?

:smile: They didn't tell you it's the maximum security exhibit.

I'm laughing hardest that the turtle was named "Fluffy" -- a snapping turtle no less. :smile:
 

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