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Snapping turtle dies after being beaten with stones in Pennsylvania
Original: PA wildlife center says snapping turtle died after being beaten with stones
A Pennsylvania wildlife center says a snapping turtle died after someone attacked it with stones. Staff discovered the injured animal but were unable to save it, and the center has publicly condemned the killing. The case is drawing attention to animal cruelty in the state, and whoever is responsible could face criminal charges under Pennsylvania animal welfare laws.
Why now: People are reacting to a disturbing act of deliberate animal cruelty reported by a local wildlife center.
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Evidence
- PA wildlife center says snapping turtle died after being beaten with stones · WJAC
- PA wildlife center says snapping turtle died after being beaten with stones · WJAC
- PA wildlife center says snapping turtle died after being beaten with stones · WHP Harrisburg
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