MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- A Miami Beach woman is in custody after allegedly "jabbing at" and "stomping on" a sea turtle nest, according to police.
Jail records show 41-year-old Yaqun Lu was arrested and charged with harassing/molesting a marine turtle or eggs.
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The crime is a third-degree felony in the state of Florida, meaning Lu could face a hefty fine if found guilty.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation officials inspected the nest and said the eggs were not damaged in the incident.
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Lu is being held on $5,000 bond.
It was not clear if she had an attorney.