Exotic Alligator Snapping Turtle Rescued in England

Named Fluffy, the turtle was found far from its native U.S. habitat and will be relocated to a wildlife center.

An alligator snapping turtle, native to the U.S. South, was found in Urswick Tarn, a pond in England, far from its natural habitat.
The turtle, nicknamed Fluffy, was discovered by a dog walker and safely captured by a local parish councillor using three pairs of gloves and a shopping basket.
Fluffy is suspected to have been an exotic pet that was abandoned due to its size and the care it requires.
Wild Side Vets in Cumbria has been caring for Fluffy, who will be relocated to a specialist wildlife center in the south of England.
The alligator snapping turtle is not considered an invasive species in the U.K. but cannot be released into the wild due to its non-native status.