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Group Seeks Crossing Guards--for Turtles
It's egg-laying time for snapping turtles; Orangetown and Clarktown police have posted signs and volunteers are needed on Western Highway.
Drive along Western Highway and you’ll notice new, seasonal signs warning drivers of potential danger.
It’s the time of year that snapping turtles lay their eggs. And they cross Western Highway in West Nyack and Blauvelt to do it. In fact, according to the Turtles of Western Highway Facebook page, they’re starting a bit early this year.
The turtle help group is looking for volunteers to help control traffic when turtles are crossing over the next 3 weeks.
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“Spare a few hours or as many as you can! Help spread the word. Call 917-657-8935 for details,” organizers say on Facebook.
Meanwhile, Clarkstown Police and Orangetown Police have placed signs urging motorists to drive with caution.
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If you see and protect a turtle on Western Highway, send Patch a “snap”shot! lanning.taliaferro@patch.com
PHOTO: Clarkstown Police Department on Facebook
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