Myrtle the Tortoise: A Heartwarming Rescue and Reunion in Mississippi
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📰 The quick summary: A pet tortoise named Myrtle was reunited with its family a month after being displaced by deadly tornadoes in Mississippi, providing a bright spot amid the storm’s devastation.
📈 One key stat: 18 tornadoes hit Mississippi on March 14-15, killing 7 people and damaging or destroying over 1,000 homes, businesses and farms.
💬 One key quote: “He’s been through a lot. I know that he knows just as much as I do that every step of the way I’m going to be there helping him, caring for him, making sure he gets, you know, the help that he needs” said owner Tiffany Emanuel.
1️⃣ The big picture: A heartwarming reunion occurred in Mississippi when a pet tortoise named Myrtle was found and returned to its family after being displaced by devastating tornadoes in March. The tortoise went missing when its owners evacuated their home in Kokomo as a tornado approached on March 15th. After the storm, they discovered fallen pine trees had crushed Myrtle’s backyard enclosure. Nearly a month later, a neighbor found the injured tortoise and brought it to Central Mississippi Turtle Rescue, who helped facilitate the reunion through social media. The story provided a rare moment of joy amid the extensive storm damage that impacted thousands across the state.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This reunion demonstrates the resilience of both pets and people in the face of natural disasters. The strong community response, from the neighbor who found Myrtle to the rescue organization’s social media outreach, highlights how people come together to help each other after catastrophic events. The story gives hope to others who may have lost pets during disasters. Additionally, the medical care Myrtle received shows there are organizations dedicated to helping even the smallest victims of natural disasters.
3️⃣ What’s next: Myrtle is now receiving ongoing medical care for injuries sustained during the tornado. The Emanuel family is focused on helping their tortoise recover while also dealing with storm damage to their property. Meanwhile, broader recovery efforts continue across Mississippi as communities work to rebuild the over 1,000 damaged structures. The successful reunion may help raise awareness about the importance of having plans to protect pets during natural disasters.
Read the full story here: The Guardian – ‘Tornado tortoise’ reunited with its family a month after deadly US storms
