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Lost tortoise returns home after over three years
The tortoise was found five miles away from its home. It went missing in April 2020.
A tortoise that went missing three and a half years ago was finally reunited with its owners with the help of the staff at Florida’s Wildest Animal Rescue.
The animal shelter shared the heartwarming story on Facebook, stating, “A truly unbelievable story, it just goes to show you to never give up hope!”
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The organisation further added, “She was missing for 3 1/2 years and found 5 miles away from where she originally escaped. She is in a little bit of rough shape from spending so many cold winters here without heat, but she will be okay, and we recommended a trip to the vet. What a happy ending! We are so happy we were able to assist in reuniting her with her family!”
The tortoise was found wandering around Putnam County, Florida, and was immediately taken to Florida’s Wildest Animal Rescue. The tortoise owners were finally found after a 24-hour search on social media, reports Newsweek.
The outlet further reported that Gabby from Florida’s animal shelter was able to identify the tortoise by matching its markings to those in a picture shared by the owners on social media in April 2020, when it had first gone missing. “I compared identifiable features, like holes in the shell from an old dog bite when she was small, and some other marks,” Gabby told Newsweek.
Take a look at the Facebook right here:
The post was shared two days ago on Facebook. It has since amassed a flurry of reactions. Additionally, the post has accumulated numerous comments and shares.
Check out what people are saying about this heartwarming reunion here:
“Hallelujah!! Nothing better than babies finding their way home. I know the tortoise and parents are ecstatic! Happy day!” posted a Facebook user.
Another added, “Yay so happy this was a happy ending. I hope he doesn’t get out anymore. God is good at watching over this baby.”
“I’m so glad she found her human family. Thanks to the police for finding her,” expressed a third.
A fourth shared, “Great news it’s always a good day when a lost animal is reunited with their family.”
“Love stories with happy endings! So happy for the family and tortoise!” wrote a fifth.
A sixth commented, “This is amazing!”
“Thanks for those involved and the good reunion news of a lost pet! So happy for all! God is good and has put Angels all over the earth!” joined a sixth.
