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Old 05-27-2023, 08:26 AM
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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?
My understanding is that you should allow them to go in the direction they want to go. Does not always make sense. My daughter stopped on 441 to help one that was determined to cross. She knew it would get hit and felt she had no choice but to take it to a safe spot.