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HUDSONVILLE, Mich. (WOOD) — A Hudsonville woman is facing charges in Florida after allegedly stomping on a sea turtle nest.
Miami Dade police tell 24 Hour News 8 that Yaqun Lu, 41, was seen using a wooden stick to poke at a sea turtle nest on Miami beach. She then started stomping on the nest with her bare feet, police say.
The nest is in a closed area surrounded with stakes and yellow tape with a “do not disturb” sign displayed.
Sea turtles are considered endangered and are federally protected. Additionally, Florida state law prohibits hurting or harassing sea turtles, their nests and hatchlings.
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