Tortoise’s Great Escape
Willy the tortoise made a brave break for freedom - but only managed to crawl five miles in six weeks.
Kellie Copeland Burnup, from South Carolina, reported her 40 pound golden-shelled pet missing on July 1.
A local emergency medical services technician spotted Willy on Sunday (21.08.06) on a small road just a few miles from Kellie’s home.
Willie was retuned to his owner and is now back in his paddling pool.
Kellie promised: "I’ll be keeping an eye on him from now on."
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