In an unusual case of lost and found, the Lincoln Police Department in Placer County is reaching out to the community in hopes of returning a lost tortoise to its owner. The department reported on their Facebook page, a large, amiable tortoise found wandering at around 9:45 p.m. Details are scarce on how the tortoise came to be roaming without its owner, but the police are actively seeking information.
"Let's find the tortoise's family and bring them back together!" urged the Lincoln Police Department in a statement, also shared online by FOX40. Concerned citizens or those with knowledge of the tortoise's rightful home are asked to call the Lincoln Police Department directly at 916-645-4440 to provide assistance in this matter.
The Facebook appeal for the tortoise's return included a note of endearment from the Lincoln Police Department. The light-hearted post began with, "Yup, that’s me. I bet you’re wondering how i got here…well so are we!!!" before asking the community to contact them regarding the shelled wanderer. This friendly nudge serves to engage the community not only in the search for the owner but also in a shared experience of caring for one of their own, no matter how slow-paced.
The post continued to highlight their earnest attempt to reconnect pet and family, "Have you lost your beloved tortoise? 🐢 We have found a friendly and safe tortoise in our area," and encouraged people to spread the word, as reported by their own Facebook post. The community's help is valued, in the quest to prove that no animal, no matter how unassuming, goes uncared for or unclaimed in Placer County.
