Alligator snapping turtle found in Cumbrian tarn
An invasive alligator snapping turtle has pulled from a Cumbrain tarn.
A dog walker found the exotic creature which is native to rivers and swamps in southern parts of US in Urswick Tarn, near Ulverston on Monday.
Veterinary Surgeon Dr Dominic Moule said turtle which gives a nasty bite would likely have eaten through everything it was not rescued.
Parish councillor Denise Chamberion fished it out of water with a shopping basket and took it to vet.