More than 100 Box Turtles Dumped Along Riverbank in New Jersey

Dozens of abandoned box turtles discovered in NJ

CRANFORD, N.J. (PIX11) — A summer stroll along the Rahway River became an ongoing wildlife rescue operation after more than 150 box turtles were discovered abandoned along the riverbank in Cranford, NJ.  New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection believes someone illegally dumped the turtles along the river on Wednesday. Crews say there are Eastern box [...]

More than 100 box turtles dumped along riverbank in New Jersey

Someone dumped more than 100 box turtles near the river bank in Cranford, New Jersey.

Illegal dumping of more than 150 turtles sparks rescue effort in Cranford

Wildlife officials say every recovered turtle must be examined by licensed veterinarians and biologists before it can be released back into the wild.

More Than 100 Box Turtles Surface in Cranford Near Rahway River

More than 100 box turtles that are not native to New Jersey turned up along a Cranford roadway this week, setting off a neighborhood rescue effort and prompting investigators to examine a possible link to illegal wildlife trafficking. The animals were first reported Wednesday morning near the intersection of Riverside Drive and Casino Avenue, along the banks of the Rahway River. Authorities initially suspected the reptiles might be snapping turt…