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TSA Discovers Live Turtle Hidden in Traveler's Pants at Newark Airport

A Pennsylvania man attempting to board a flight was caught concealing a red-eared slider turtle in his pants, prompting authorities to confiscate the animal and investigate.

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Officials say the turtle, which was wrapped in a blue towel hidden down the front of a man's pants, was unharmed.

Overview

  • The incident occurred on March 7 at Newark Liberty International Airport when a body scanner detected an anomaly in the man's groin area.
  • TSA officials conducted a pat-down, leading the man to retrieve a 5-inch live turtle wrapped in a blue towel from his pants.
  • The traveler identified the turtle as a red-eared slider, a popular pet species, but did not explain why he was hiding it.
  • Authorities confiscated the turtle, and the man missed his flight; it remains unclear if he will face any charges.
  • The TSA noted this was the first time they encountered someone attempting to smuggle a live animal in this manner, and the turtle was unharmed.