On the Lookout
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (85053)
United States
June 20, 2024 6:43am CST
Yesterday I went out to water my marigolds and saw a piece of paper rolled and tucked in my door handle of my front screen door. Taking it inside I unrolled it and saw the "headline."
Missing Tortoise.
It came complete with a picture and some information. Apparently the turtle's name is Jericho and he likes bananas.
I have not seen any turtles around recently. But certainly, if I see one now, I will assume it's Jericho the banana eating tortoise and call the number that was provided.
I am on the lookout.
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@moffittjc (120850)
• Gainesville, Florida
20 Jun
Hope he is found before winter sets in.
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@moffittjc (120850)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Jun
@porwest I'm sure there are wild turtles in the area, so I guess a pet turtle could also probably survive.
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@porwest (85053)
• United States
27 Jun
@moffittjc Plus, does a turtle actually ever become "domesticated?"
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
21 Jun
Hopefully, Jericho is found and brought back to its owner.
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@MarieCoyle (34016)
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20 Jun
I hope in this big heat wave, Jericho finds some water to drink! Very concerning, poor fella.
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@porwest (85053)
• United States
22 Jun
@MarieCoyle No. It sure doesn't. I try to drink lots and lots of water throughout the day.
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@MarieCoyle (34016)
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21 Jun
@porwest
Yes, I was concerned due to the extreme heat, it just doesn't take long for people and animals to get dehydrated.
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@Marilynda1225 (81807)
• United States
20 Jun
I hope Jericho isn't lost and is returned to his owner. He's a good looking tortoise
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
21 Jun
Poor Jericho. I hope someone finds him, gives him a banana and returns him to his owner. Have a good day.
@Beestring (14133)
• Hong Kong
20 Jun
That's a beautiful tortoise. Hope he turns up.
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@porwest (85053)
• United States
20 Jun
Well, the one in the picture is just one off the Internet and is not Jericho. But based on the black and white picture on the paper that was on my door, I am sure it's very similar. I hope the owner is able to get him back. It's never fun to have a lost pet.
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