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Woman ‘heartbroken' over missing 80-pound tortoise; offers reward for return

A photo of a giant tortoise. An Oklahoma woman is trying to find her wayward tortoise, which escaped its enclosure and disappeared. She's offering a reward for its return.  

CALREMORE, Okla. — An Oklahoma woman is asking for help in finding her lost tortoise, Dozer.

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The 80-pound sulcata tortoise, or African spurred tortoise, disappeared from Sharissa Coates’ home in Claremore near Blue Creek Campground on Sunday.

Coates said Dozer escaped his enclosure and is a fast mover.

She said in a Facebook post that she is offering a reward for the safe return of the tortoise.

She’s had some help in her search for the animal, too, and said she’s grateful.

"I'm heartbroken, but it's precious to me that so many care," Coates said.

Y’all, I’ve had so many texts/messages with people checking in about Dozer today. ❤️ Thank you. He has NOT been found. I...

Posted by Sharissa Coates on Monday, October 22, 2018