WVEC

65-pound alligator snapping turtle found in Alexandria neighborhood

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — A 65-pound alligator snapping turtle was found in a residential neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia, according to Fairfax County Police. Animal Protection Police from Fairfax ...
USA Today

'Invasive' dinosaur-like snapping turtle found beneath Seattle-area dock

An alligator snapping turtle – a freshwater species native to the southern United States – has been captured at a lakefront park in Kirkland, Washington. Kirkland Parks this week shared an image ...
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30-year-old escape plan! Family's pet snapping turtle escapes from home

Hilarious footage from Yongsheng County, China, captured an escape that was 30 years in the making: a family's pet alligator snapping turtle made a break for freedom on August 6, straying into the ...
Yahoo

Officials issue warning after lifeguard makes alarming discovery beneath dock at local lake: 'Can cause serious injury'

On Aug. 25, the Kirkland Parks and Recreation Department (@kirklandparks) posted a photo of the lifeguard and turtle on Instagram. It showed the lifeguard supervisor, Dani, holding the ...
KING5

Invasive alligator snapping turtle spotted at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland

KIRKLAND, Wash. — An invasive snapping turtle was found last week at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland. The alligator snapping turtle, which is the largest freshwater turtle in the U.S., was located ...