Jul 12, 2021

Scottsbluff police return wandering tortoise to owner

Posted Jul 12, 2021 9:03 PM

By Scott Carlson-North Platte Post

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb.-It's not uncommon to see Facebook posts from local police departments looking for the owners of lost dogs or cats. But posts for lost tortoises are much rarer.

Little Foot with Officer Weitzel (Photo: Scottsbluff police)
Little Foot with Officer Weitzel (Photo: Scottsbluff police)

Scottsbluff police took to Facebook to ask residents to check for their pet tortoise after the big boy was found strolling the streets of the town on Monday.

Fortunately, the owners were found and the tortoise, named Little Foot, was returned unharmed. But not before some photo ops and getting to know the men and women in blue.

No charges were filed against Little Foot.