Idaho Humane Society has also offered assistance in the ongoing investigation as many in their constituency were disturbed by the incident where a puppy was allegedly mistreated in a classroom in front of students. The sick abandoned puppy was brought to Crosland who was considered popular for taking in sick animals. Now we know why he wanted them.
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There were only three students in the class during which Crosland fed the snapping turtle a live puppy. They watched as Crosland put the puppy into the tank which contained the turtle. The puppy first drowned and was then eaten by the turtle.
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The children having grown up on farms understood the process but a school official after hearing about the incident was enraged about it and reported to authorities. There was a severe backlash and uproar from local community groups, animal rights activists and the outraged parents.
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Crosland is still teaching in the school which has received violent threats online. Hence the security at the school which is in support of Crosland. But while the school was safe, the poor turtle came to the intention of the agricultural department of Idaho who promptly sent officers to confiscate the animal where the snapping turtle was euthanized.
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