California Mom Fined $88K After Kids Mistake Clams for Seashells

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California Mom Fined $88K After Kids Mistake Clams for Seashells
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A California woman, Charlotte Russ, was initially fined $88,000 after her children mistakenly collected 72 clams from Pismo Beach, thinking they were seashells. The fine was later reduced to $500 after she explained the situation to a judge. The incident highlights the importance of understanding local wildlife regulations to protect species like clams.

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