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Jen's visit with the snapping turtle.

Posted by Troy Parla,
North Country explorer from
August 9, 2024

The heavy rains left over from hurricane Debbie had not raised the level of the Oswegatchie yet, but it did create multiple frog puddles over the lawns of neighborhood yards. 

While out looking for the frogs, Jen saw a turtle break the surface, so as it didn't seem to care we where there, she got closer to view it. 

Just after this photo, it walked over to her, and bumped her get a few times while leaving against her fur a few minutes before we all departed ways. 

Jen would have been happy with any turtle, but I believe this snapping turtle made her day.