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Man Caught Concealing Live Turtle at New Jersey Airport Security

A Pennsylvania man was found with a live turtle in his pants at Newark Airport after a TSA body scanner alarm.

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At Newark Liberty International Airport, a man was caught trying to conceal a live red-ear slider turtle in his pants during security screening. Detected by a body scanner, the turtle, which measured about 5 inches long, was wrapped in a towel. The man, from East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, was escorted by police and missed his flight. TSA's Federal Security Director noted this unusual incident, stating that while travelers often hide weapons, this was unprecedented. The turtle was confiscated, and it's unclear if the man will face charges as the investigation continues.

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The article does not specify why the man was trying to conceal the turtle, but it highlights the unusual nature of the incident.

The article does not provide specific details about what happened to the turtle after confiscation, but it mentions that the turtle was taken.

The article states that it is unclear if the man will face charges as the investigation continues.

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