Soooo today at work, I meandered over to the other side of the pond. Much to my chagrin, I noticed a small turtle's head protruding out of the filtration device in the smaller pond. Hurriedly, I grabbed the long-handled net to try and help my shelled-friend. Well, apparently the blue net and/or my crazy, frightened state scared said shelled one and he ducked down in to the filter. I'm fairly certain he has perished...as I do not believe one could survive being sucked into the filtration system and returning to the known world. I went and informed my co-worker (who has been the go-to-guy when it comes to fish/turtle issues)...I believe my exact words were, "I believe a turtle has perished and I am the cause of his/her demise. At 2, I will be holding a funeral with light refreshments afterward. Be at the pond at 2." Another co-worker eaves-dropping made mention of black cloths being draped around the rocks. What a thoughtful gesture. You just never know what a day will hold...
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