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Officials were able to safely remove a large "dinosaur-like" apex predator that was surprisingly spotted at a Washington beach. In late August, a parkgoer at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland, about 10 ...

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An alligator snapping turtle – a freshwater species native to the southern United States – has been captured at a lakefront park in Kirkland, Washington. Kirkland Parks this week shared an image ...

Aug. 27 (UPI) --A large, invasive alligator snapping turtle spotted under a dock at a Washington beach was safely removed by a lifeguard supervisor, officials said. Kirkland Parks & Community Services ...

A snap decision led to a big catch. A valiant lifeguard plucked a massive alligator snapping turtle from the waters of a Washington state park — then posed triumphantly with the invasive creature. The ...

See a turtle roaming around a park? You may want to keep your distance. A Kirkland lifeguard supervisor last week ran into an invasive alligator snapping turtle from under the dock at Juanita Beach ...

Lifeguard Supervisor Dani is getting snaps of appreciation from the Kirkland Parks and Community Services. The agency says Dani safely removed an alligator snapping turtle from under the dock at ...

The turtle, known for its powerful jaws and aggressive nature, is considered invasive and can pose a threat to beachgoers. The dock at the park is just a short distance from the children's playground.