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Woman Arrested for Riding Sea Turtle

In Florida.

A 20-year-old woman in Florida was arrested early Saturday after she was photographed apparently riding a sea turtle. Police had issued a felony warrant for Stephanie Marie Moore for “…possess, sell, molest marine turtle or eggs nest.” “We appreciate the public’s interest in these unique reptiles, but we went people to know that an action as simple as shining a light on a nesting female can have serious consequences,” said Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Capt. John Suggs. “When you are on the beach, don’t interfere with turtles, and give them ample space and time to complete their nesting process, which can take up to two hours.”