A large reptile was freed from a confined space by firefighters. The animal, a tortoise, weighs around 100 pounds and is about 2 feet wide. It had been reported missing before being found trapped.
A rescue operation was carried out to save the tortoise, which is skilled at digging. Further details about the rescue are available from the source.
The tortoise is an African spurred tortoise and has a name, but specifics about its rescue are best found through the original report.
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What This Story Is About Hundreds of people are now asking that their names be removed from a petition that seeks to end auto racing at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. Why It Matters Many of those requesting the signature removal say they were given deceptive information when...
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On Friday, the Metro Nashville Airport Authority Board is voting on a resolution to change the name.
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According to newly released court documents, an 18-year-old was forced to live in a backyard shed in Cheatham County without electricity, running water, or a bathroom, leading to charges against the teen's mother and her boyfriend....
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Metro Nashville police are investigating a shooting at the J.C. Napier Homes on Wednesday afternoon.
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According to the Sumner County Sheriff's Office, 37-year-old Sean Eckert was arrested on the charge on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
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However you imagine a college marching band, the Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands moves to a completely different beat, with a strong standard of excellence....
