Did snapping turtle kill dog in park?
A park employee said a dog fetching a ball in the lake never returned. The report remains unconfirmed. Everybody’s talking, but nobody’s confirming it’s true. At the center of attention is a snapping turtle, apparently a very large one that reportedly snatched a small dog in the lake within the Falls Township Community Park about three weeks ago. It reportedly ate the dog, and its female owner was so distraught an ambulance was sent to the park to sedate the woman. Park security supervisor Ralph Connor said Tuesday that he’s heard the story, but hasn’t been able to confirm that it happened. “We have nothing to substantiate it. We don’t know for sure. It’s been all word of mouth and just hearsay from what I know. If it did happen, no one has come forward and filled out a report,” Connor said. “There are plenty of snapping turtles in that lake and some pretty big ones,” he said, holding his arms about a foot apart to indicate the size. Since the alleged incident hasn’t been confirmed, no
