Gopher Tortoise Covered in Spray Insulation Rehabilitated and Released in Volusia County

Gopher tortoise covered in spray insulation rehabilitated and released in Volusia County

A gopher tortoise found covered in spray insulation in Volusia County has recovered after treatment and was released back into the wild

Tortoise rehabilitated after being found sprayed with insulating foam in DeLand - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

DELAND, Fla. (WSVN)– A tortoise received treatment after being found in rough shape in what authorities described as a targeted incident, and they believe several children are responsible. The gopher tortoise is back in the wild recovering after, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said, it appeared to be sprayed by someone with what appears to be insulating foam. “The creature’s, like, really beautiful and, like, why were they…

Authorities search for teens accused of harming gopher tortoise in DeLand

Authorities in Florida are searching for two teenagers accused of spraying expanding foam insulation into the mouth of a gopher tortoise in DeLand, an incident wildlife officials are investigating as possible animal cruelty.