On the Lookout
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (102214)
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 (124767)
• Gainesville, Florida
20 Jun 24
Hope he is found before winter sets in.
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@moffittjc (124767)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Jun 24
@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 (102214)
• United States
27 Jun 24
@moffittjc Plus, does a turtle actually ever become "domesticated?"
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@abhi_bangal (6427)
• Ahmednagar, India
24 Jun
This is a pet turtle. I'm convinced that the owner looks after it and is an adorable member of the family. I hope Jericho is soon found. Because as long as he is out of his owner's sight, I think he possibly can be in some sort of danger. Though I am not very sure about what dangers these souls have to face.
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@abhi_bangal (6427)
• Ahmednagar, India
24 Jun
@porwest Oh I thought you let us all know about Jericho as and when he went missing and that there's still time for him to be reunited with his owner.
But because you said you hope that he was eventually reunited with his owner, gives an impression as if Jericho went missing for a considerable amount of time.
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@porwest (102214)
• United States
24 Jun
@abhi_bangal I just saw the sign saying he was missing with a picture. I didn't know the owner or Jericho.
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@allen0187 (58574)
• Philippines
21 Jun 24
Hopefully, Jericho is found and brought back to its owner.
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@LindaOHio (192981)
• United States
21 Jun 24
Poor Jericho. I hope someone finds him, gives him a banana and returns him to his owner. Have a good day.
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@MarieCoyle (45652)
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21 Jun 24
I hope in this big heat wave, Jericho finds some water to drink! Very concerning, poor fella.
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@porwest (102214)
• United States
22 Jun 24
@MarieCoyle No. It sure doesn't. I try to drink lots and lots of water throughout the day.
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@MarieCoyle (45652)
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21 Jun 24
@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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@allknowing (148552)
• India
21 Jun 24
Poor Jencho. Hope he find its owners soon.
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@Marilynda1225 (85152)
• United States
20 Jun 24
I hope Jericho isn't lost and is returned to his owner. He's a good looking tortoise
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@Beestring (15548)
• Hong Kong
20 Jun 24
That's a beautiful tortoise. Hope he turns up.
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@porwest (102214)
• United States
20 Jun 24
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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