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Old Man Pleads Guilty to Turtle Cruelty | Burlington News
A 78-year-old man in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty after a disturbing series of incidents involving dead turtles along Bog Road. Fifteen turtles were found killed—some run over, one intentionally stomped on by the suspect, Charles Puccio—sparking an investigation by the Fish and Game Department. One turtle, named Oka, is recovering with the help of the New Hampshire Turtle Rescue and may be released into the wild this spring. The case underscores the fragility of native turtle populations, many already endangered, and highlights the vital role of…
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