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PRESTON, Idaho — The snapping turtle who was fed a puppy in front of students at an Idaho junior high school has been euthanized, according to a representative for the Idaho State Department of Agriculture.
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PRESTON, Idaho — The snapping turtle who was fed a puppy in front of students at an Idaho junior high school has been euthanized, according to a representative for the Idaho State Department of Agriculture.
“The snapping turtle was euthanized humanely” a statement from the ISDA representative said.
“Officials from the southeast region of the Department of Fish and Game took the turtle and gave it to the Department of Agriculture,” said Jennifer Jackson, a Regional Conservation Educator for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, in an interview with East Idaho News.
Robert Crosland – Preston Junior High
The snapping turtle had been in the possession of Preston Jr. High School science teacher Robert Crosland, who is accused of feeding a puppy to the turtle in the presence of students on March 7.
“The event occurred well after students had been dismissed and was not a part of any school-directed program,” said Marc Gee, Preston School District 201 Superintendent, in a news release sent to East Idaho News. “We emphasize that at no time was the safety of students or staff compromised.”
In Idaho, snapping turtles are classified as an invasive species, and Crosland did not have a permit to keep one, the ISDA representative told FOX 13.
According to East Idaho News, Crosland has not been cited or charged with any crime.
A statement from Gee said Preston School District received a threat of violence via Facebook, and the threat has been reported to the FBI.
“Preston City Police Chief Peterson and Franklin County Sheriff Fryar have met with district administrators and have determined that the threat warrants continued police presence as a precaution, but that it does not pose a credible threat to the safety of our students,” the statement said. “Currently there are multiple uniformed officers located at all Preston School District Schools. They will remain in place throughout the school day.”
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