Hmmmm, the turtle was snagged on a fishing hook/line, making said turtle rather pissed-off.
I would have to assume the “jogger” was dealing with a snapping turtle [which can grow large enough such that they cannot retract into their shell when approached]. In my experience, they can actually achieve weights near 30 pounds or more.
I also assume the jogger carried a hammer for personal protection (not just from reptiles?).
To wit, I have ^slayed^ aggressive swans on the golf course with my 9-iron. I have also kicked and struck snapping turtles from the fairway several times in my life.
I don’t care about them...I care about my physical health. Plus, they make a great stew.
I would have to assume the “jogger” was dealing with a snapping turtle [which can grow large enough such that they cannot retract into their shell when approached]. In my experience, they can actually achieve weights near 30 pounds or more.
I also assume the jogger carried a hammer for personal protection (not just from reptiles?).
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The jogger is the one telling the story but he wasn’t the fisherman that was dealing with the turtle.