This is a bizarre story.  A man bashed a turtles head with a hammer in self defense.  He is being held on 5000 bail.  The only part of the story I find interesting is that the man dragged the turtle into the middle of the road and left it there. I'm not sure I believe the man.  Claiming self defense against a turtle seems crazy. I think the man could of just left the turtle alone and not of been in this situation to begin with.