The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police (WDFW) says a common snapping turtle was seen on the Pend Oreille River.<\/p>\n
The turtle was captured in a pen before someone contacted WDFW.<\/p>\n
WDFW alerted their Aquatic Invasive Species unit, which came to retrieve the turtle so that it could be released back into the river. <\/p>\n
Wildlife Police says that people swimming in the river last year also spotted a large snapping turtle traveling upstream towards Idaho. <\/p>\n
Snapping turtles are a Class 3 prohibited species in Washington.<\/p>\n
Snapping turtles are considered an aquatic invasive species (AIS). <\/p>\n
AIS are organisms that spread beyond their native range, causing threats to the environment, economy, human health, and way of life.<\/p>\n
This means that snapping turtles can\u2019t be owned, trafficked, or introduced into the state of Washington. <\/p>\n
WDFW asks that you contact their Aquatic Invasive Species hotline at 1-888-WDFW-AIS or email ais@dfw.wa.gov if you come across snapping turtles or any AIS.<\/p>\n
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