A 50-year-old tortoise has been reunited with its family in England after an astonishing two-year adventure. The pet, inherited from a grandparent, vanished from its home in May 2021, leaving the family, especially their eight-year-old daughter, heartbroken. Despite relentless searching and social media pleas, the family eventually accepted the loss.

However, their hope was rekindled in early June when a Facebook post circulated about a found tortoise taken to a local veterinarian. Recognizing their pet, the family contacted the vet and confirmed its identity through pictures. The tortoise had been discovered five miles away at an equestrian center by a farmer who initially mistook it for a rock. The farmer's children wanted to keep the tortoise, but fortunately, they handed it over to the vet instead.

This wasn't the tortoise's first near-reunion. Just weeks after its initial disappearance, another online post reported a tortoise found half a mile from their home. The family tracked down the finder, only to learn the tortoise had been left in a nearby garden when no one answered the door. It seems the adventurous reptile embarked on a second journey. The family continued their search, but acknowledged finding her would require immense luck.

The resilient tortoise, believed to be at least 50 years old, survived two winters, likely through hibernation, and managed to find sustenance throughout its escapade. The family is overjoyed to have their pet back and has prepared a secure and upgraded enclosure in their back garden, complete with a tortoise companion. They marvel at the tortoise's resilience and the incredible journey it undertook.