New Jersey wildlife centre cares for 219 box turtles dumped near river

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What happened

The Mercer County Wildlife Center is diligently working to rehabilitate 219 abandoned box turtles, found near Cranford, New Jersey, back in July.

A significant rescue operation was launched after these turtles were discovered by the riverbank.

Key facts

  • The Mercer County Wildlife Center is diligently working to rehabilitate 219 abandoned box turtles, found near Cranford, New Jersey, back in July.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:43:37 UTC.

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