Turtle Found with Wishes Scrawled All Over Its Shell During Walk

Was a turtle recently discovered in Busan with its shell covered entirely in writing?

On the morning of the day before yesterday (August 9), a turtle measuring about 30 cm in length was found in a drainage ditch in front of a cafe at a resort in Gijang-gun, Busan.

A resident who spotted the turtle while taking a walk stated that its shell was densely covered with white writing, including a home address, wishes, and people's names, and presumed it was a turtle released into the wild by someone.

When the resident returned to the scene a few hours later, the turtle was gone.

Upon seeing the photos, experts estimated that the turtle might be an ecosystem-disturbing species.

An animal protection group pointed out that people may have chosen a turtle because softshell turtles, which are commonly used for release, have become harder to obtain, emphasizing that ecosystem-disturbing species must not be released into nature arbitrarily.

In fact, unauthorized release of ecosystem-disturbing species into streams or coastal areas can result in fines or criminal punishment.

The act of writing on a turtle's shell can also be classified as an act of harming an animal and may be subject to punishment.

(Photo: Yonhap News)
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