The narrator went to get a haircut but ended up buying 80 turtles from a man selling them on the side of the road for $5 each. The narrator was concerned that the turtles were being sold illegally and without proper care instructions, and that they would likely end up in poor living conditions. After confronting the seller and learning that he was likely selling wild-caught turtles, the narrator decided to buy all the turtles to rescue them and raise awareness about the issue. The turtles will be taken to a sanctuary and the narrator plans to make a video about their new home. The narrator emphasizes the importance of not buying animals on impulse and doing research before getting a pet, and encourages others to spread awareness about the issue of turtles being sold on the side of the road.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The narrator went to get a haircut and ended up buying 80 turtles from a man selling them on the side of the road.
2. The turtles were being sold for $5 each.
3. The narrator claims that selling turtles on the side of the road is often illegal, especially if they are under 4 inches in length.
4. The man selling the turtles claimed to have a permit, but the narrator suspects that the turtles were caught from the wild.
5. The narrator bought the turtles to save them from potentially being sold to people who would not provide proper care.
6. The narrator plans to take the turtles to a turtle sanctuary.
7. The game warden was contacted and confirmed that the man's actions were illegal.
8. The narrator is using the experience to raise awareness about the issue of selling turtles on the side of the road.