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African tortoise reunites with its owner after being missing for 3 years in Florida
View Date:2024-12-24 10:25:31
After missing for three years, a tortoise was reunited with its owner with the help of Putnam County Sheriff’s Office in Florida.
Deputies with The Putnam County Sheriff's Office on Oct. 21 encountered a tortoise while it was attempting to cross the road in the Interlachen area, which is about 28 miles from Gainesville. Upon closer inspection the deputies identified the animal as an African sulcata tortoise, which is native to the Sahara according to a Facebook post by the sheriff's office.
The deputies thought that the tortoise may have been someone's pet when they realized that the tortoise is comfortable around other people and enjoys being patted on the head.
In a bid to find the owner, deputies turned to social media, inquiring if anyone was missing a female tortoise who displayed a fondness for people and enjoyed being petted. Eventually, the sheriff's office decided to give the tortoise to Florida's Wildest Animal Rescue according to WBTV.
Florida's Wildest Animal Rescue received a tip about a Sulcata tortoise that had gone missing back in April 2020, bearing a striking resemblance to the one they had in their care. This tortoise had disappeared from the same area. When the tortoise's owner came forward, they identified it as their pet, according to a Facebook post on Florida Wildest Animal Rescue's page.
The tortoise is expected to fully recover, despite enduring a few challenging winters and being found in somewhat rough condition, says the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.
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