Biscayne National Park, Fla. — Officials at Biscayne National Park in South Florida are asking for your help in finding the persons responsible for ‘poaching’ a sea turtle.
Marine Patrol Officers posted a video of the reptile floating in the water with the shaft of a spear through its head on their Facebook page.
Biscayne National Park Marine Patrol Officers are investigating a poached sea turtle that was discovered with a spear shaft through its head. 🚨 🚔 If you have any information about the poached sea turtle, please contact Biscayne National Park dispatch at 305-242-7740. #keepbiscaynebeautiful #pleasereport #marinepatrol #seaturtle #nationalparkservice #lawenforcement #police #heretoserve #protectingparks #biscaynenationalpark
Posted by Biscayne National Park on Tuesday, June 25, 2019
The turtle was found Tuesday by a group of fishermen.
Sea turtles are federally and state protected animals, the person responsible could face a criminal charge and be fined up to $100,000.
If you have any information about the poached sea turtle, contact Biscayne National Park dispatch at 305-242-7740.
