Lost tortoise rescued after lucky escape
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A wandering tortoise had a lucky escape this week after being rescued from the edge of a fishpond and taken to the Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre.
The octogenarian tortoise was found in a garden in Felpham, and efforts are underway to reunite him with his owners.
The warmer weather means many tortoises are now emerging from hibernation, and this one may simply have become disoriented and gone for an unexpected stroll.
The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre is urging owners to check their tortoise boxes and enclosures to make sure their pets are accounted for.
"We're pleased that this tortoise has been found and is now safe, but we know that there is someone out there who is missing a beloved pet. We'd love to reunite them as quickly as possible, so we're asking the local community to help us spread the word"
The centre can be contacted at [email protected] or via the phone on 07375 893640.
To ensure that this tortoise is reunited with the correct owner, the centre will ask for identifying details, such as photos and details about the tortoise.