Myrtle the Resilient Tortoise: A Journey Back Home

Myrtle, a pet tortoise in Mississippi, was reunited with its family weeks after disappearing during a tornado outbreak. Found injured by a neighbor after the March tornado, Myrtle received medical treatment and has now returned home, bringing joy to its owners amidst previous losses.

Myrtle, a well-loved pet tortoise, has finally been reunited with its family in Mississippi. The reunion comes weeks after the tortoise vanished during a devastating tornado outbreak in March.

"He's been through a lot," stated Tiffany Emanuel, Myrtle's relieved owner. She recounted how her family fled their Kokomo area home on March 15, when a violent storm struck. Upon returning, they discovered two massive pine trees had toppled onto Myrtle's backyard enclosure, and their beloved pet was missing.

A weeks-long search ended when a neighbor discovered the injured tortoise. Myrtle was swiftly taken to the Central Mississippi Turtle Rescue for essential medical care, arriving there on April 4. "The lady who found Myrtle informed me after encountering the owners," revealed Christy Milbourne, founder of the rescue organization, expressing her excitement about reconnecting the family with their pet. Myrtle is now under the care of Emanuel, who is aiding the tortoise's recovery.

(With inputs from agencies.)