Family tortoise left home without notice apprehended during slow speed getaway

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Who would ever suspect officers from the Orinda Police Department would apprehend a 40-pound tortoise taking a half-mile stroll on a busy California roadway? On August 9, the air tagged tortoise named Bernie walked into traffic on southbound Camino Pablo forcing vehicles to slow down and swerve to avoid hitting the nonchalant land dwelling reptile.

Bernie blocked traffic during his Sunday afternoon escape. When officers arrived, they were able to identify him with his attached AirTag…

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