The turtle, later pronounced dead, was also found with “a fishhook stuck in its mouth,” according to the Suffolk County SPCA
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A turtle was found trapped in a zip-tied metal cage submerged in Geiger Lake in Deer Park, N.Y., on Aug. 23
The turtle was taken to a veterinary hospital for emergency treatment immediately but did not survive
The Suffolk County SPCA is offering a $2,000 reward for information, and tells PEOPLE it has “received some leads “
A turtle died after it was found trapped in a metal cage that was zip-tied shut and submerged in water.
The turtle was discovered “trapped” and “tethered” underwater on the afternoon of…
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