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Four Charged with Disturbing the Peace Over Dead Turtle Abuse Video

Published January 13, 2026, 14:14
Four Charged with Disturbing the Peace Over Dead Turtle Abuse Video

Four employees of the Chlorakas Community Council have been charged with disturbing the peace in connection with a video showing the abuse of a dead turtle. The video, which went viral, sparked outrage and led to a police investigation. The employees were arrested under court warrants and released to be summoned later. A post-mortem examination of the turtle revealed it had been dead for approximately 48 hours. The Fisheries Department described the employees' behavior as reprehensible and appalling, regardless of whether the turtle was alive or dead. The case is under investigation.