https://peertube.lagbag.com/videos/watch/8bdeaf67-bf4a-471e-b70e-3eeffc7387cd About the Video This clip shows a woman in Florida "attempting" to “save” a Gopher Tortoise, but the attempt results in a deadly situation for the animal. If you encounter wildlife and are not trained or qualified, the safest approach is to leave the animal alone and contact local wildlife authorities if necessary. Attempting to intervene for social media attention or without proper knowledge can cause serious harm. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission rules and regulations: http://goo.gl/W0ls9E Reward program information: http://goo.gl/IXayTV Important Facts About Gopher Tortoises Gopher tortoises are terrestrial animals, meaning they live on land. Unlike aquatic turtles, they are not adapted for swimming. If a tortoise falls into water and cannot climb out, it can drown quickly. Throwing any animal into water is extremely dangerous: impact, water depth, temperature, obstacles, or landing upside down can be fatal. Wildlife experts reviewing this incident state it is very likely the tortoise did not survive. Copyright Disclaimer – Fair Use This video contains material used for the purposes of education, commentary, criticism, and public awareness. The use of this material is believed to qualify as Fair Use under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_use Video Ownership The individual in this video recorded and uploaded it herself. She shared the video publicly on Snapchat, making it available for public distribution. This was clearly never intended for private viewing. According to Snapchat’s terms and conditions at the time, Snapchat is the full and sole owner of the uploaded content. This channel does not claim ownership of the footage. The material has been edited and presented with additional context for education, commentary, and public awareness about responsible behaviour around wildlife. Distribution & Sources The video was later agreed to be shared by the individual and has been distributed by media outlets including Inside Edition (where she appeared herself), Palm Beach Sun, Daily Mail, etc. It has also appeared on various websites, social media platforms, and television broadcasts. Privacy & Respect We have intentionally blurred the individual’s face and nametag in this video to protect her privacy. While this content may be available elsewhere online, this video is not about her personally. We ask viewers not to attempt to contact or harass her in any way. The purpose of this upload is to educate the public and raise awareness of animal abuse, whether intentional or not.Revenue Notice Any revenue generated from this video, if applicable, will be donated to animal welfare charities. Revenue Notice Any revenue generated from this video, if applicable, will be donated to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: https://myfwc.com/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:49:04 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.lagbag.com https://peertube.lagbag.com/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://peertube.lagbag.com/videos/watch/8bdeaf67-bf4a-471e-b70e-3eeffc7387cd All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.lagbag.com/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.