Petition: Urge Authorities to Investigate Disappearance of Beloved Snapping Turtles on State Island

Shnappy the huge snapping turtle is beloved in Staten Island, New York. Weighing around 50 pounds, officials estimate he’s been alive for around 50 to 75 years. His lover and mate is another large snapping turtle, a female named Jeffrey. The two giant turtles like to hang out in the Cloves Lake Park and have become local fixtures.

But now, both animals are missing. And locals are extremely concerned they may have been poached – and turned into soup.

Please sign this petition to demand Staten Island authorities find Shnappy and hold responsible anyone who may have hurt him or Jeffrey!

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