An invasive alligator snapping turtle was found at Juanita Beach Park and removed by the lifeguard supervisor.
KIRKLAND, Wash. — An invasive snapping turtle was found last week at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland.
The alligator snapping turtle, which is the largest freshwater turtle in the U.S., was located under the dock at the park. The lifeguard supervisor removed it, Kirkland Parks and Community Services said Monday in a Facebook post.
Alligator snapping turtles are considered an aquatic invasive species in Washington state, and they are prohibited, which means they cannot be bought, sold or possessed.
They are distinctive because of their
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