The turtles, who were destined to end up on dinner tables in China made their ‘dash’ for freedom when thieves stole the metal fencing penning them in.
Around 1,600 seized the opportunity and escaped into the night, making a bee-line for local ponds
Source – http://tinyurl.com/d8rpzsa
[In related news, turtle soup has been removed from the menu in many chinese restaurants]
