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Children’s Stone Attacks Kill Snapping Turtle, Rehab Center Says
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- Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation Center said a snapping turtle died after children pelted it with stones.
- Rescuers noted the turtle was an older male that likely lived for decades.
- Stones caused substantial damage to its carapace and left scarring on its head.
- Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission said it cannot act without identifying the children.
- Aark asked anyone with information to contact them to aid the investigation.