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Old 05-25-2023, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by FredW View Post
Lately there have been a lot of tortoise "escapes" from the preserve in Briar Meadow. I have been walking them back and setting them inside the fence, but there are many tunnels that they have dug to get out again. What is the protocol if you see a tortoise outside of the preserve?
The tortoises are not prisoners "escaping" from the preserve. They are free to come and go as they please. If you see one trying to cross the road, the correct thing to do is to take them safely across the road in the direction they were headed. Otherwise, leave them alone. They are a protected species.