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W von Papineäu
at Wed Aug 4 11:39:24 2004 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by W von Papineäu ]
THE STATE (Charleston, S Carolina) 04 August 04 Authorities recover stolen snakes, turtles
Charleston, S.C. (AP): Authorities have recovered snakes, turtles and tortoises thought to be among thousands of dollars worth of creatures stolen last month from the Lowcountry Reptile and Amphibian Expo.
Fifty-eight animals were found Monday night after Charleston County deputies received a tip they could be found in cloth bags along a frontage road off Interstate 26.
Three of the 32 turtles and 12 of the 26 snakes were dead, Charleston County sheriff's Capt. Dana Valentine said. The others were taken to a veterinarian for treatment.
"These little guys are very lucky to be in the condition they're in," said sheriff's Sgt. Harold Phillips, who describes himself as a reptile enthusiast.
The theft occurred July 24 or 25.
Authorities have arrested four people in connection with the theft and the investigation is continuing.
Authorities recover stolen snakes, turtles
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