Turtle that crawled away from home returned to its owner in Arizona
@Deepizzaguy (122313)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
August 15, 2024 3:22pm CST
A huge turtle that had escaped from a ranch in Picacho Peak Arizona on Tuesday July 30 was seen by eyewitnesses who saw the turtle traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 when the Arizona Department of Public Safety notified the state police who then identified the turtle who is known as Stitch due to a label on its shell and notified the Rooster Cogburn Ranch to inform them they found a loose turtle three miles away from the ranch.
Danna Cogburn who is the owner of the ranch did admit that the fence that surrounded the ranch was damaged by storms earlier.
The Arizona State Police Department officers gave Stitch a ride on their car and return the turtle back to Danna who is happy that her turtle is back home.
Link is upi.com/83217234744901 via @upi
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@RasmaSandra (98129)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Aug 24
Glad the turtle got back home but another case where I would like the turtle to explain his actions, Perhaps he had family to visit,
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@Deepizzaguy (122313)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
15 Aug 24
I am in agreement with you why the turtle walked away from the ranch myself.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
15 Aug 24
That is one heck of a large turtle, it must have dug its way under the fence.
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@Deepizzaguy (122313)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
15 Aug 24
The turtle did dig a hole to leave the ranch.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
15 Aug 24
@Deepizzaguy Their claws are long and curled under. Digging under the fence, was easy for this turtle!
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@Deepizzaguy (122313)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 Aug 24
@kobesbuddy I did not know that.
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@xstitcher (39068)
• Petaluma, California
16 Aug 24
George said: A huge turtle that had escaped from a ranch in Picacho Peak Arizona on Tuesday July 30 was seen by eyewitnesses who saw the turtle traveling eastbound on Interstate 10.
So I have to ask: What was the turtle driving?
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@xstitcher (39068)
• Petaluma, California
16 Aug 24
@Deepizzaguy Okay. Figured because he was on the interstate he was driving. 
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@Deepizzaguy (122313)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 Aug 24
The turtle was walking slowly heading east on Interstate 10.
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@Deepizzaguy (122313)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 Aug 24
That is what I meant to say since turtles move slowly,
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@Deepizzaguy (122313)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 Aug 24
So am I since the turtle is back with his owner once again.
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@everwonderwhy (7355)
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16 Aug 24
@Deepizzaguy That's a huge turtle!!! So awesome are the Arizona State Police!
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@Deepizzaguy (122313)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 Aug 24
I am in agreement with you.
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@Deepizzaguy (122313)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 Aug 24
My pleasure to share the good news on this site.
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@Deepizzaguy (122313)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 Aug 24
I am happy as well that the turtle is back with his owner.
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@innertalks (23744)
• Australia
16 Aug 24
At least they wouldn't have trouble catching up with the turtle, they are slow movers, on any highway, or anywhere else for that matter too. Maybe he had a stitch, so was walking extra slow too, being named Stitch as well.
@Deepizzaguy (122313)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 Aug 24
You are right that the name Stitch may have been based on what was on the turtle.
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@LindaOHio (222806)
• United States
16 Aug 24
I'm so glad the turtle wasn't injured and has been returned to its owner.
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