150 Box Turtles Rescued in Cranford | Newark News

Over 150 box turtles—some native, some not—were dumped illegally near a Cranford river. A massive rescue is underway as residents, police, and animal control work together to recover them. Nearly 100 have been found so far, but more are likely out there. Wildlife experts are carefully assessing each turtle’s health before releasing them back into the wild. If you spot one, gently place it in a cardboard box with paper towels, keep it cool and dark, and avoid pets—then drop it off at the Cranford Fire Department between 9 AM and 7 PM. Don’t keep any turtles—this is an active investigation, and it’s illegal to remove them from the wild in New Jersey. For questions, contact Cranford Health Department or Animal Control Solutions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/64c3feceb7765400