Turtle found dead after apparent fall in Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin

A 10cm-long (4-inch) turtle has died after apparently falling in Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin.

Police said on Saturday that they were alerted at 2.09pm by a security guard about a turtle suspected of having fallen from a height at No 185 Hammer Hill Road.

Online footage and images showed the turtle lying motionless on a playground mat.

In Hong Kong, animal cruelty is punishable by up to three years in jail and a fine of HK$200,000 (US$25,530) upon conviction.