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Iowa Teen Faces 124 Charges for Endangered Turtles | Birmingham News
A 20-year-old from Iowa, Aiden Throndson, faces 124 charges for illegally capturing and attempting to sell flattened musk turtles—endangered creatures native only to Alabama’s Black Warrior River. With 20 counts for actual capture and 104 for attempted trafficking, the case underscores the severe threats these turtles face from pollution and the illegal pet trade. Arrested in August on Alabama highway, he’s posted a $100K bond plus $5,200 good bond—a stark warning that even small actions can trigger major legal consequences when it comes to protecting vulnerable species. His plea date is set…
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