Florida man tries to sell 'rare hawksbill turtle shell' on Facebook at $2,700, ends up being charged with wildlife felony
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Pic courtesy: US Fish and Wildlife ServiceA Florida man's attempt to turn a shelf ornament into quick cash on Facebook Marketplace has instead landed him a felony wildlife charge.
The man’s listing of a ‘rare turtle shell’ for $2,700 turned into an investigation involving one of the most protected animals in Florida waters.
The investigation opened on 30 June, after a Boynton Beach police officer flagged an online listing of the shell to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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Pic courtesy: US Fish and Wildlife ServiceA Florida man's attempt to turn a shelf ornament into quick cash on Facebook Marketplace has instead landed him a felony wildlife charge.
The man’s listing of a ‘rare turtle shell’ for $2,700 turned into an investigation involving one of the most protected animals in Florida waters.
The investigation opened on 30 June, after a Boynton Beach police officer flagged an online listing of the shell to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.