WFTV

Tortoise covered with paint, concrete still recovering

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — A gopher tortoise found covered with red spray paint and concrete has about two weeks left to recover, Florida Fish and Wildlife officials said. The tortoise was discovered near ...
7News Miami

FWC: Stop painting on turtle and tortoise shells, it’s illegal

Florida Fish & Wildlife is reminding everyone to stop painting on turtle or tortoise shells as it can pose a danger to their health. “While to you it may seem harmless, painting the shells of turtles ...
WKRG

Gopher tortoise found covered in red spray paint with concrete on limbs, shell

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is offering a reward for information after a gopher tortoise was found completely covered in red spray paint with concrete on its limbs in Lake ...
The Daily Telegraph

Runaway tortoise with name daubed in paint on shell finally reunited with owner

A veteran tortoise is slowly recovering back at home after a year on the run - at the age of 109. Owner Wendy Stokes, 74, had given up hope of ever seeing Toby her pet again when he escaped from her ...
WFLA News Channel 8

Culprit sought as Florida wildlife officials urge people to stop painting threatened tortoise’s shell

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida wildlife officials are seeking information after a threatened tortoise was found covered in paint. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released photos of ...