I can definitely step over this!

this poor Tortoise must have been badly beaten as his shell is cracked all along the top. We are so happy that they were saved and brought here to roam freely. Another one was found chained on a balcony with a hole drilled through it's shell. How can people be so cruel?

[Christina]

Bet you had to be quick to get that shot :)

[Kathy A]

Such amazing detail!

[Issi Bannerman]

Ha ha ... fun comment and image!

[Chris]

Some people can be really cruel. Nice to hear they were rescued.
Nice sharp detail.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

wow amazing that he is ok, enough anyway

[Babs]

Oh dear, so glad it was rescued.

[moni kozi]

People can be people...
What a gorgeous creature. I wonder how old it is.

[Susan Wakely]

Freedom and a good life at last.

[Joan Robillard]

Some people can be so cruel. Glad they are found and set free.

[Denise Wood]

How wonderful that these are being rescued :) fav

[Steve Chappell]

That is awful that people could treat them so badly. I'm glad they've been rescued and given a far better home

[Beryl Lloyd]

How devastating that humans can be so cruel ! But so pleased that there is some humanity and these beautiful creatures are rescued and given freedom and given the life they deserve ! isn't he a grand old chap !!

[Valerie Chesney]

Such a super capture....I cannot understand the cruelty of some people.

[Lou Ann]

A lovely old soul. I know how thankful it is to be in a sanctuary and cared for.

[Mags]

Gorgeous turtle! I'll take turtles, lizards and frogs any day over snakes.

[katy]

You caught a wonderful photo of him and I like the low POV! As for the cruelty of humans I have no words

[Helge E. Storheim]

Super shot

[narayani]

🙁

[Marij]

I like the sharpness, now you can see him really well

[Chris Cook]

Such beautiful markings on the shell. It breaks my heart when I hear of such cruelty. I sometimes think that humans are the most despicable species on the planet.

[Allison Maltese]

That is so sad. I am glad that these poor creatures were rescued. Nice shot of this one stepping out.

[Merrelyn]

The cruelty shown by some members of the human race is incomprehensible. Hopefully these magnificent creatures will thrive in their new home.

[Bep]

Glad they were rescued.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great shot of a beautiful turtle. It breaks my heart to hear how cruel people can be to animals.

[gloria jones]

Terrific capture

[Milanie]

That's a nice size tortoise with excellent focusing

[Lisa Savill]

Breaks my heart. Happy to see this one is ok. Great capture.

[Rosie Kind]

It’s great that he’s been rescued

[Ann H. LeFevre]

While there may be those who are cruel it's good to know there are others who come along and offer hope for these beautiful creatures. Great shot!

[Carole Sandford]

Great that he has been rescued. Nice shot!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[George]

Great capture and caption.

[Bill]

It is so nice of you to have your place as a refuge. It will certainly give you subject matter for the future.

[LManning (Laura)]

Fabulous details.

[Jane Pittenger]

Chained on a balcony?I want to sob

[Rick]

Great shot. Can't believe that they would try to restrain it like that.

[Diana]

@christinav @kjarn @jamibann @kipper1951 @koalagardens @onewing @monikozi @wakelys @joansmor @gilbertwood @swchappell @beryl @happysnaps @louannwarren @marlboromaam @grammyn @helstor365 @narayani @marijbar @cdcook48 @falcon11 @merrelyn @gijsje @mittens @seattlite @milaniet @lisasavill @rosiekind @olivetreeann @carole_sandford @elisasaeter @gaf005 @cwbill @ljmanning @jgpittenger @rickster549 Thanks for the wonderful comments, favs and getting it on both the tp and pp. It is very much appreciated :-)

[Diana]

@monikozi The big ones have numbers on their lower back shell Moni, this one is 120 years old ;-)

[tony gig]

Fabulous...fav

[Diana]

@tonygig Thanks Tony :-)

[ClearDay]

It was really hard to choose between this and your escaping bird for a finalist of the 6 word story, but this one won for me :)