Reunited pet tortoise returns home after Mississippi tornado

April 13, 2025, 2:20 pm

A cherished pet tortoise, lost for weeks after disappearing during a destructive Mississippi tornado, has finally been reunited with its family. Both reports detail the dramatic disappearance amid a deadly storm outbreak and the subsequent heartwarming reunion that has brought relief to its owner and the local community. The news highlights the emotional journey of the pet and the resilience shown in the aftermath of severe weather.

torontosun.com / Beloved pet tortoise reunited with family weeks after disappearing in Mississippi tornado

KOKOMO, Miss. — Myrtle, a cherished pet tortoise, has been reunited with its family in Mississippi weeks after disappearing during a deadly tornado outbreak in March. “He’s been through a lot,” said Myrtle’s grateful owner, Tiffany Emanuel. “I know that he knows just as much as I do...

winnipegfreepress.com / A beloved pet tortoise is reunited with its family weeks after disappearing in a Mississippi tornado

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