Turtle rescued from life of drugs

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The discussion revolves around a story about a turtle named Fluffy, who was previously used by a drug dealer as a guard for illegal drugs and has now been relocated to the New England Aquarium. The conversation touches on the humorous and absurd aspects of the situation, as well as the implications of the turtle's past life.

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  • Some participants question the authenticity of the story, suggesting it may not meet the standards for serious news.
  • Others express amusement at the irony of a turtle named "Fluffy" being a snapping turtle and involved in the drug trade.
  • There is a humorous commentary on the disparity between the dealer's punishment and the turtle's new life.

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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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