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  Snapperfest 2011: Does Turtle Event Torture Animals? (VIDEO)
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Last EditedHomegrown Democrat  Aug 22, 2011 12:19am
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AuthorBonnie Christian
MediaWebsite - Huffington Post
News DateFriday, August 19, 2011 07:15:00 AM UTC0:0
DescriptionLooking for something to do this Saturday? How about a festival where each competitor allegedly yanks a snapping turtle's head until the animal's neck can be wrapped around the contestant's fist?

Welcome to Snapperfest, an event held for over a decade in Ohio County, Indiana.

The annual festival is set to take place on Saturday, August 20th at Campshore Campgrounds, after PETA unsuccessfully tried to stop the event.

"The frightened animals are grabbed by their tails and repeatedly slammed to the ground. Their heads are yanked from their shells, and they are then swung around until 'contestants' are able to wrap their fists around the animals' necks," according to PETA.

Cheering on the turtle-wranglers has grown in popularity, and the organizers insist it is good, clean fun, according to Eagle Country radio.
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