California couple convicted after plane chat leads to animal trafficking bust

[Wildabeest]

Darwin Award?

California couple convicted after plane chat leads to animal trafficking bust

Couple unwittingly revealed to state wildlife agents that they were transporting the remains of a protected sea turtle

www.theguardian.com

 

[Bonasababy]

Always amazes me how much some people are willing to share on boards like these too.

 

[Sheltowee]

You can't fix stupid, but you certainly can prosecute it.

 

[Dave N]

Again, not much for fines.

 

[Caseknife]

Basically a slap on the wrist for all parties involved

 

[Irrelevant]

Darwin Award?

California couple convicted after plane chat leads to animal trafficking bust

Couple unwittingly revealed to state wildlife agents that they were transporting the remains of a protected sea turtle

www.theguardian.com

I mean they didn't die because of it, so the Darwin award is off the table.

But super dumb, and a total slap on the wrist for punishment.

 

[Phaseolus]

Stupid should hurt.

 

[millerkiller77]

Amatuers.. I'd never tell anyone about my California Condors I've harvested over bait with lead shot in the wildlife refuge.